At the beginning of the year, Australia was hit by the worst bush fires the continent had ever seen - with catastrophic effects, the full extent of which is only gradually becoming apparent. Then came COVID-19 and brought about the lockdown. Now the country is vacillating between a new start and a rising number of new cases, and the question arises as to what the future should look like.
Australia is still one of the world's largest users of fossil fuels. In recent years, however, the continent has also proved to be a trend market for renewable energies such as wind and solar or battery research. It's primarily the federal states and territories that have established their own rules for the renewable expansion.
When Australia was hit by the most ...