Australia's Renewables Transition Faces Challenges Despite Ambitious Emissions Targets

Australia relies heavily on coal power but is trying to transition to renewables. It aims for 82% renewable electricity by 2030.

Cheap renewables have undercut coal plants, leading to closure of old plants. But renewables can't yet replace all coal capacity, risking an energy gap.

States are intervening to keep old coal plants open to prevent blackouts, despite federal net zero emissions target.

Challenges include lack of transmission infrastructure and unified policy to support renewables growth.

Ambitious emissions targets not yet matched by progress due to past policy dysfunction, grid limitations, and farmer opposition.