The Highlights from the All-Energy Australia 23rd & 24th Oct 2024 event
The All-Energy Australia 2024 event, held on October 23-24 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, attracted over 11,500 professionals and more than 400 exhibitors. The event covered crucial topics shaping Australia's clean energy future, including the nation's renewable energy targets, grid connection challenges, and the emerging hydrogen and offshore wind sectors. The conference also highlighted the role of First Nations communities in the clean energy transition and explored advancements in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.
Key takeaways from the event include:
Grid Connection & System Strength: Addressing the challenges of grid connectivity is vital for deploying renewable energy projects across Australia.
Hydrogen as a Growth Sector: With the $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart fund, Australia aims to become a global leader in hydrogen production.
Offshore Wind Energy: Industry leaders discussed offshore wind as a major opportunity for increasing Australia's renewable energy capacity.
Indigenous Involvement in Clean Energy: Empowering First Nations communities was a core theme, focusing on their leadership role in energy projects.
EV Infrastructure Expansion: The event stressed the need for scaling EV technology and charging networks to support the growing adoption of electric vehicles.
Local impact was also a focus, with updates on Victoria’s renewable energy plans, such as banning new gas connections from 2024 and pushing for higher energy efficiency in new homes. Furthermore, announcements on solar and EV incentives underscored the government's commitment to accelerating the clean energy transition.
Exhibitors at the event spanned various sectors, from solar technologies (REC Solar, LONGi Solar, SunPower Maxeon) to battery storage solutions (Tesla, Enphase Energy), and EV infrastructure (Tritium, ABB). The event also showcased hydrogen technology through the Australian Hydrogen Council and other major players like Siemens Energy.
