Dr Bin Lu
Senior Research Fellow, Australian National University
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The Renewable Energy Target powered a decade of rapid renewable growth in Australia.
The Capacity Investment Scheme is locking in the next wave of renewables and storage.
Now electrification must take the lead — and we need a smart market mechanism.
Claims from some Australian politicians — but are they true?
“Nuclear can give you net zero at a vastly more affordable rate than intermittents [renewable energy]”
❌ False claim.
✅ Fact: Renewables (even with firming) are the lowest-cost generation tech (CSIRO, 2025).
“Nothing we do is going to change any temperature of the globe one iota by not building a coal-fired power station”
❌ Logical fallacy.
Like saying: My vote won’t change the result, so I won’t vote.
Cutting emissions would cause “us to live like the Amish, or worse”
❌ Appeal to fear.
✅ Reality: Clean tech + AI are driving the 21st century economy (LSE, 2023)
🇨🇳 #China is rapidly scaling up its clean energy industry, from renewables to EVs.
🇺🇸 #USA is taking a different path under #OneBigBeautifulBill, with support for fossil fuels.
Decisions made today will shape economic futures for decades to come.
🔬 Research Highlights
Plug in. Heat up. Your city becomes a giant battery.
FIRM = Flexible. Integrated. Responsive. Massive. — unlocking system-wide flexibility for grid stability.
Exploring the feasibility and benefits of a fully renewable power system across ASEAN.
Techno-economic modelling of Australia's pathways to net-zero emissions.
Analysed high-renewable electricity scenarios for the SWIS.
Developed STORES: a global tool for identifying high-potential pumped hydro sites.
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📍 Location: Canberra, Australia