South Australia achieved over 100% net renewables in the past week, with over 90% renewable energy generation in the last 28 days. The state is working towards an average of 100% net renewables by 2027, supported by new transmission links and an increasing capacity of large batteries, including the operational Goyder wind farm. Western Australia’s isolated grid has also reached 100% of energy demand from renewable sources, driven by substantial battery storage and an anticipated shift away from coal by 2031.
Ethiopia has made noteworthy progress in its energy transition, with over 90% of its energy sourced from renewables, largely due to significant projects such as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. To promote electric vehicle adoption, the country has restricted the import of internal combustion engine vehicles, leading to electric vehicles comprising over 60% of new registrations in 2024. Ethiopia’s initiatives, including the expansion of EV charging infrastructure, aim to enhance local electrification while reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels.
These developments illustrate the critical importance of both local and global strategies in achieving climate goals, emphasizing the need for innovative technologies and collaborative efforts to ensure a sustainable energy future.
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Places mentioned in this update: Dalian, Ethiopia, Europe, Guangzhou, New York, Pennsylvania, Qingdao, Shenzhen, South Australia, US, Utah, Western Australia, Wuhan, Zhenjiang, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam