Verbrec is proud to announce a new partnership with the Clean Energy Council (CEC), the national peak body representing Australia’s clean energy sector.
This collaboration comes at a crucial time for Australia’s energy future. In 2024, renewable energy contributed 40% of the nation’s electricity, with over 4 million rooftop solar systems installed and a record $12.7 billion invested in clean energy projects. Despite this progress, achieving the national target of 82% renewables by 2030 will require a united effort across policy, industry, infrastructure, and skills development.
The Clean Energy Council plays a central role in driving this transition through policy leadership, workforce development, and investment attraction. Verbrec is proud to work alongside the Council to advance reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions.
Unlocking the Energy Transition – Together
Verbrec’s partnership with the Clean Energy Council reflects our shared commitment to enabling Australia’s shift toward a cleaner, more resilient energy system.
Together, we are focused on advancing national priorities such as:
- Scaling renewable infrastructure
- Enhancing storage and grid resilience
- Supporting clean energy jobs and skills development
- Advocating for strong net-zero transition policies
How Verbrec Supports the Energy Transition
At Verbrec, we collaborate closely with our clients to navigate the evolving energy landscape and deliver sustainable outcomes. As enablers of industry transformation, we support clients in navigating change and leading sustainable performance across key focus areas, including electrification, gas market transition, green commodities, and asset optimisation.
Scaling renewable infrastructure
We specialise in upgrading and optimising energy infrastructure to support renewable gases such as biomethane and biogas. Our work includes gas compressor upgrades, pipeline modifications, and carbon capture and storage projects. As one of the leading independent operators and maintainers of gas transmission assets, including gate stations and injection points, we ensure reliable and efficient system operation. We also deliver accredited training for anaerobic digester operation through our in-house programs.
Enhancing storage and grid resilience
Verbrec provides comprehensive engineering and consulting services for electrification projects and large-scale energy storage. Our expertise covers feasibility studies, detailed design, and system integration for battery energy storage systems (BESS) and emerging long-duration storage technologies. These solutions improve grid stability and flexibility as renewable energy generation grows.
Building skills for the future
Through our Competency RTO, we offer accredited training and competency frameworks that align with the energy sector’s evolving needs. This commitment supports skills growth in regional and emerging markets, helping build a workforce ready for ongoing energy transition projects.
Working with policy and advocacy
We engage with industry groups and policymakers across the trans-Tasman region, sharing project insights and supporting policies that foster innovation and create a stable investment environment.
Verbrec’s Clean Energy Expertise in Action
Verbrec continues to drive the energy transition through projects such as:
- Enabling Low-Carbon Energy and Safe Biomethane Injection at Broadlands for First Renewables
- Assessing the Viability of CO₂ Pipeline Conversion
- Energy Evolution Hub (EEH) Pre-Feasibility Study
- Long duration battery energy storage (LDBES) concept studies.
Why It Matters
Australia’s clean energy landscape is transforming rapidly, but more progress is needed:
- Clean energy generation reached 40% in 2024
- Rooftop solar now supplies over 12% of national electricity
- Investment in large-scale clean energy hit $12.7 billion in 2024
- Battery storage commitments reached 1.5 GW / 5 GWh in Q1 2025
- To meet 2030 targets, quarterly commitments must increase from 386 MW to over 1,500 MW
- Without acceleration, $58 billion in investment and 42,000 jobs risk being lost by 2030
These figures highlight the critical need for industry collaboration and timely infrastructure deployment. Through this partnership, Verbrec is proud to contribute toward a sustainable and secure energy future.
Reference
Clean Energy Council – Clean Energy Australia Report 2024
https://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/resources/reports/clean-energy-australia-report-2024.pdf
Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources – Australia’s Renewable Energy Target
https://www.industry.gov.au/data-and-publications/australias-renewable-energy-target
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) – Rooftop Solar Statistics June 2024
https://arena.gov.au/assets/2024/06/solar-rooftop-statistics-june-2024.pdf
Clean Energy Regulator – Battery Storage Installations and Data
https://www.cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/RET/Pages/Battery-Storage-Installations.aspx
ClimateWorks Australia – Economic Impacts of Delayed Energy Transition Investments Report
https://www.climateworksaustralia.org/resource/economic-impacts-energy-transition-delays/
