Australia's clean energy transition is accelerating, and the construction sector is central to making it happen.

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As renewable energy generation and storage projects ramp up, so too does construction of the infrastructure required to deliver them, marking a clear shift from the decade-long focus on road and rail infrastructure projects.

According to the 2024 Clean Energy Australia Report, 22 large-scale renewable energy projects were completed in 2023 alone, adding 2.8GW of capacity.

That same year, investment in large-scale storage soared to $4.9 billion - a $3 billion increase from the previous year.

The pipeline of current and future activity requires significant input from the construction sector, not only to build the renewable infrastructure itself, but also to support the associated needs - housing, roads and services - particularly in the regions.

Historically, overseas contractors have played a major role in renewable infrastructure projects, but top-tier Australian construction companies are expanding their capacity to enter this space.

Much of this growth is in the Eastern states - NSW, Victoria and Queensland - and particularly in regional areas.

Major contractors capable of supporting safe, efficient and sustainable construction in Renewable Energy Zones (REZ), along with their suppliers, are well-placed to lead these massive projects.

Designated by the NSW government, REZs are home to clusters of large-scale renewable energy........

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