# Australian state renewable energy transitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-state-renewable-energy-transitions
> Updated: 2026-10-25T23:34:27.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Australian states are navigating different trajectories regarding renewable energy targets and infrastructure development.

In South Australia, Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis indicated that the state might delay its goal of reaching 100 per cent net renewables by the end of 2027, suggesting a one or two-year postponement would not significantly impact the energy agenda. Despite this potential delay, construction has begun on the Goyder North wind project and battery, alongside progress on the Palmer wind project.

Conversely, Western Australia has significantly increased its renewable energy target for the South West Interconnected System, raising it from 40% to 75% by 2030-2031. This policy is intended to support the phase-out of state-owned coal-fired power stations. To assist this transition, the state is introducing the Made in WA Energy Affordability Investment Program to provide low-interest loans for manufacturers. While the Parron Maam Marang wind farm has commenced construction, plans have also been revealed for the Keralup Energy Hub, a large gas-fired power station intended to maintain grid reliability during the shift.

## Claims

- Western Australia's renewable energy target for the SWIS has been increased from 40% to 75% by 2030-2031. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The state plans to retire all state-owned coal-fired power stations by 2030. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The Made in WA Energy Affordability Investment Program provides low-interest loans up to $15 million for manufacturers. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Without the energy plan, industrial electricity prices could rise by 89% by 2032. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Construction has begun on the 470 MW Parron Maam Marang wind farm. (single source)
- The Parron Maam Marang wind farm is expected to be operational by late 2028. (single source)
- APA plans to build the 870-megawatt Keralup Energy Hub gas-fired power station. (single source)
- Western Australia intends to be the first state to legalise plug-in solar and battery systems. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Western Australia doubles renewable energy target to 75%

Western Australia has increased its renewable energy target for the SWIS to 75% by 2030-2031, supported by new manufacturing loans and the start of construction on the 470 MW Parron Maam Marang wind farm.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atmos-renewables-begins-construction-on-western-australias-largest-wind-farm

### 2026-10-09: South Australia may delay 100 per cent renewable target

South Australia's energy minister suggests the state's 100 per cent net renewable target may be delayed by a year or two beyond 2027, despite ongoing wind and battery project developments.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-australia-may-delay-100-per-cent-renewable-target

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Cite as: Australian state renewable energy transitions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/australian-state-renewable-energy-transitions