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Renewable electricity generation in the Australian water industry: Lessons learned and challenges for the future

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  • Strazzabosco, A.
  • Kenway, S.J.
  • Conrad, S.A.
  • Lant, P.A.

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Concomitant with decarbonising the global economy, the water industry is increasingly subject to ambitious renewable electricity targets. This will be a significant transition, requiring major investments in new technology, new business models, and unprecedented rates of technology rollout. In this work, we seek to elucidate the key barriers and enablers required to facilitate a rapid switch to a future water sector comprising high levels of renewable electricity generation. Specifically, this research investigates i) the evolution of renewable electricity generation in Australian water utilities since 1998, ii) the effect of the grid electricity price and national climate change policies, and iii) the challenges that utilities are facing in achieving renewable energy targets.

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  • Strazzabosco, A. & Kenway, S.J. & Conrad, S.A. & Lant, P.A., 2021. "Renewable electricity generation in the Australian water industry: Lessons learned and challenges for the future," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 147(C).
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    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2021.111236
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