Australia and India Can Accelerate Global Clean Energy Transition

Australia and India are exploring clean energy opportunities by combining Australian engineering and critical minerals with Indian manufacturing, with cooperation spanning solar technology, batteries, green hydrogen and renewable energy supply chains.

Australia and India can accelerate the global transition to clean energy by combining Australia’s engineering expertise and critical mineral resources with India’s manufacturing capabilities, Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green said. Speaking at the Renewable Energy India Expo 2026 and The Battery Show India in Greater Noida, Green highlighted opportunities for the two countries to collaborate on renewable energy technologies, supply chains and clean power deployment.

Green said the countries could strengthen their roles in the global clean energy transition by combining complementary industrial strengths. Australia’s mineral resources and engineering innovation, alongside India’s manufacturing base and integration into global supply chains, could support the development of more resilient energy systems and expand access to clean technologies.

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Australia has set a target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and aims to source 82% of its electricity from renewable energy by 2030. Green also noted that solar installations already cover more than 30% of Australian rooftops, reflecting the country’s growing adoption of renewable energy.

Critical minerals represent another major area for cooperation. Australia is a significant global producer of lithium and holds substantial reserves of cobalt and rare earth elements. These resources could support India’s expanding electric vehicle and battery manufacturing industries, while collaboration could help strengthen supply chains for energy storage and other clean energy applications.

Green also highlighted Australian engineering contributions to renewable energy, including passivated emitter and rear contact (PERC) solar cell technology developed at the University of New South Wales. Combining such technological expertise with India’s manufacturing capacity could help improve renewable energy deployment and support the development of clean energy products for domestic and international markets.

The three-day Renewable Energy India Expo, which began on October 22, features 20 Australian companies represented by 32 exhibitors. Participants are showcasing technologies and expertise in energy storage, grid systems, green hydrogen, digital solutions and renewable energy integration. The event offers a platform for businesses to explore partnerships and identify opportunities across the clean energy value chain.

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The engagement builds on the broader India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership, which identifies solar power, green hydrogen, energy storage, renewable energy supply chains, investment and skills development as key cooperation areas. Continued collaboration could help both countries advance their energy transition goals while supporting technology innovation, industrial growth and more diversified global clean energy supply chains.