Australia’s renewables transition is well under way – but meeting its 2030 target will be ‘extremely challenging’

A gap looms between the Albanese government’s goal of 82% renewable energy and planned solar and wind projects Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The challenges of Australia’s energy transition – from a system once fired by coal and gas to one powered by solar, wind and supporting technologies – are being underlined on an almost weekly basis.

On Tuesday, the Carroll Labor government in Victoria announced a review of the Western Renewables Link, a major transmission line due to be completed in 2029, only days after scrapping one of its renewable energy zones.

And, if there’s a change of government at the state election in November, the Coalition is expected to go further.

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