Call for legislated renewable energy target as community batteries announced for Perth, Bunbury

Construction has commenced on 18 community batteries across Western Australia, a move that aims to provide households with a more affordable and reliable energy option. The community batteries, which will be installed in Perth and Bunbury, will enable residents to store excess energy generated by their solar panels and use it when needed, reducing their reliance on the grid. While this initiative is a step in the right direction, climate and conservation advocate, Graeme Macfarlan, has called for a legislated target for renewable energy uptake in Western Australia. Macfarlan argues that a legislated target would provide a clear direction for the state's energy sector, driving investment and innovation in renewable energy technologies. By setting a clear target, the state government can ensure that Western Australia meets its climate change commitments and reduces its greenhouse gas emissions. The community batteries are a welcome development, but a legislated target is necessary to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy future.