Australia is rapidly transforming its energy sector to meet ambitious emissions targets – including achieving net zero by 2050 and reducing emissions by 65-75% by 2035. Supported by strong policy frameworks, bold state-level commitments, and over $9 billion invested in clean energy in 2024 alone, this transition is driving substantial growth in renewable projects across wind, solar, hydrogen, and battery storage.

As these projects grow in scale and complexity, new legal trends and challenges are emerging. That’s why we’ve launched the first in a four-part series – Australia’s Energy Transition: Legal liability trends in Renewable Energy Projects

This initial release explores the disputes gaining momentum, the technologies and risk areas fuelling them, and the evolving regulatory and contractual landscape – covering everything from solar and wind farms to green hydrogen infrastructure and grid-scale batteries. It also features real-world case studies highlighting disputes already arising across Australia and the UK, and those expected to grow in significance.

Developed with insurers and renewable energy professionals in mind, this report provides practical guidance to help you anticipate risk, manage disputes, and stay ahead of what’s next.

We hope you find it valuable. If you’d like to discuss any of the insights, please reach out to Partner Marcus Saw.

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