Why Businesses and Governments Must Think Ahead and Act Now:
2032 might sound distant, but in energy planning, it’s just around the corner. For businesses, government agencies, and infrastructure operators, 2032 represents a strategic milestone – the point by which today’s renewable energy projects need to be scoped, approved, installed, and delivering measurable returns.
But why 2032? For Australia, this year represents a major sustainability milestone. Queensland is committed to sourcing 70% of its electricity from renewable energy by 2032, a goal that means large-scale solar, battery, and grid projects must be operational well before the deadline. This target is already shaping policy, investment, and planning across the state, making 2032 a pivotal horizon year for businesses and governments to act if they want to meet decarbonisation objectives.
At GEM Energy, we see 2032 as a critical line in the sand. Australia’s national and state-based energy strategies aim for 82% renewable energy by 2030, alongside net zero targets and increasing pressure on large energy users to decarbonise. Waiting until 2028 or beyond to act? That’s already too late.
The Timeline Is Tighter Than You Think:
Solar, battery storage, and smart infrastructure systems often take 18–36 months to fully implement. Early movers will be the ones who benefit from current pricing, availability, and government incentives, before compliance costs and supply bottlenecks escalate. Every successful 2032 outcome starts with a 2025 decision.
Batteries Are Evolving For Big and Small Sites Alike:
One area of rapid change is battery storage. As technology matures, batteries are no longer just add-ons, they’re becoming core infrastructure. Battery systems are trending larger, with strong uptake in the 15–30 kWh range for smaller commercial sites, while utility-scale batteries are powering major decarbonisation programs. For example, Coates Hire — a large national business with an ESG strategy — has rolled out solar across multiple sites and is now in the early stages of deploying batteries. Their Edinburgh site is the first in the group to pilot a small commercial battery, showing how even large organisations can implement right-sized solutions at individual locations. This dual approach, large-scale investments for major facilities, paired with smaller systems for satellite sites, maximises energy resilience and ensures all parts of the portfolio contribute to decarbonisation goals.
Plan Beyond the Technology:
A future-proof energy strategy also considers financing, grid approvals, and engineering timelines. Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), green loans, and capital purchases can hedge against future energy cost inflation. Larger systems require careful coordination with distributors, regulators, and installers, especially for projects above 100 kW, while smaller systems offer faster deployment and more flexible approval pathways. At GEM Energy, we build for performance, not just installation. We work with ASX-listed companies, councils, manufacturers, and education providers to deliver turnkey systems —from small-site pilot projects to multi-megawatt battery installations.
The path to 2032 starts today. Start your feasibility study, energy audit, or strategic plan with GEM Energy and be ready
before everyone else is scrambling to catch up.