New Climate Council tool offers tangible insights into Australia's energy diversification
The Momentum Monitor tracks progress in renewable energy, clean transport, and energy storage using the latest public data.
The Climate Council has launched a new tool, Momentum Monitor, to measure and report Australia’s progress in adopting clean energy and reducing climate pollution. By analysing publicly available government data, the tool will provide quarterly updates on key trends across sectors, including energy, transport, and manufacturing.
The latest findings show Australia is continuing to expand its clean energy capacity:
- Renewable energy supplied around 40% of electricity to the national grid in the past year.
- Utility-scale renewables and energy storage now represent 32 gigawatts (GW) of grid-scale capacity, up 12% since mid-2023.
- Over 240,000 rooftop solar systems have been installed in 2024, bringing the total to four million households using solar power.
- The uptake of home batteries paired with rooftop solar has grown by 23% this year.
- Electric vehicle registrations have surpassed 160,000, with sales expected to increase as a new vehicle efficiency standard is implemented in 2025.
Amanda McKenzie, CEO of the Climate Council, said the tool aims to make information about Australia’s progress accessible to the public and decision-makers. “Many Australians may not realise that renewable energy already powers 40% of our electricity. By providing clear, up-to-date data, this tool can support informed choices about how we power our homes and businesses.”
Australia’s geography—being both sunny and windy—makes it well-suited to generating clean energy around the clock, with large-scale solar, wind farms, and storage solutions like batteries and hydro power playing an essential role.
The tool also reflects how clean energy adoption is driving local benefits. More efficient and cleaner technologies are helping households save on energy costs, supporting local industries, and reducing exposure to the risks of climate change.
“Efforts to slash climate pollution are already empowering Australians by saving us money, strengthening our homegrown industries and creating new ones, all while helping to protect us from the worsening effects of climate change,” said McKenzie.
“We’ve already made a lot of progress, and we can set our communities up for success by building on this to create a healthier, cleaner future for all Australians alive today, as well as every generation to come.”
