摘要: Australia is rich in renewable energy resources and a world leader the development of some technologies. However, with exception hydro-electricity, Australia's lay largely untapped. This paper presents review status prospects industries resource base. Over last few years, much has happened to further Australia. Green Power schemes, mandatory 2% Renewables Measure number other measures have provided impetus for strong growth solar, wind biomass industries. Government grants are supporting new projects geothermal, tidal, wave, wind, solar thermal, photovoltaics, biomass, waste-to-energy These initiatives discussed problem areas explored. Key contention include which technologies benefit from different support measures, how interr...