As the Australian federal election approaches in May 2025, carbon market participants are facing an exciting yet uncertain phase. We explore four potential election scenarios and key upcoming milestones for Australian carbon market fundamentals.
BESS offtake agreements play a critical role in securing stable revenue streams, mitigating market risks, and underpinning the financial stability of projects. If you're involved in the development, procurement, or management of renewable energy and BESS projects, this article is for you. It provides a deep dive into the nuances of offtake agreements and offers insights to help guide decision making.
February 27, 2025 - CORE Markets is pleased to announce the successful completion of the first ever transactions involving Safeguard Mechanism Credits (SMCs) in Australia's compliance carbon market.
An emerging concept of 24/7 Carbon-Free Electricity (CFE) is expected to help enable the next stage of grid decarbonisation and further support the concept of hourly based energy markets. A cornerstone of this approach are Granular Certificates (GCs) for renewable energy, a tool designed to bridge the gap between ambition and action. We explain the key concepts and their role in supporting climate priorities.
2024 was an eventful year for the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme. Alongside policy and legislative changes, the year marked greater traded volumes and improved liquidity, and an overall growth in the number of Scheme participants. We take a look at the year that was and the key upcoming developments for 2025.
