Australia, India can accelerate global clean energy transition, says diplomat

New Delhi: Australia and India can accelerate the global energy transition to clean energy by combining Australian engineering innovation and critical mineral resources with Indian manufacturing strength, an Australian diplomat said on Thursday.

Both countries can also strengthen supply chains, expand clean energy deployment and support a more secure and sustainable energy future, Australia's High Commissioner to India Philip Green said while addressing the Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo 2026 The Battery Show India in Greater Noida near here.

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"India and Australia have a tremendous opportunity to accelerate the global energy transition by combining Australia's engineering innovation and critical mineral resources with India's manufacturing strength and integration into global supply chains," he said.

Green said Australia is firmly committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with a target of 82 per cent renewable energy in its electricity grid by 2030.

More than 30 per cent of Australian rooftops already have solar installations, and the country's growing reliance on renewable energy has helped reduce electricity prices over the past year, strengthening the case for energy security through clean power, he stated.

Australia also has significant critical-minerals capabilities, producing more than 50 per cent of the world's lithium, holding the second-largest cobalt reserves globally, and ranking second or third in rare earths. These resources, combined with India's ambitions in EV and battery manufacturing, present significant opportunities for bilateral collaboration.

"With Australian engineering innovation, including PERC solar cell technology developed at the University of New South Wales, and India's manufacturing capabilities, both countries can strengthen supply chains, expand clean energy deployment and support a more secure and sustainable energy future," he said.

At the three-day Expo that started on Thursday, Australia is represented by 20 companies and 32 exhibitors, showcasing expertise in energy storage, grid technologies, green hydrogen, digital solutions and renewable energy integration.