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AANZFTA - Harmonisation in Renewable Energy

AANZFTA is a free trade agreement between ASEAN member states and Australia and New Zealand. Its purpose is to promote free trade, boost investment and support sustainable trade and development. This project aims to promote the benefits of adopting and harmonizing international standards across AANZFTA parties as a means to increase trade, investment and uptake of Renewable, Green and Clean Energy goods and services.

Project Purpose

The primary focus is on promoting trade and investment in renewable sectors such as solar, wind, geothermal and battery storage technologies. It is about supporting the energy transition in the region by promoting the benefits of harmonised international standards and how they can enhance energy cooperation and drive trade, investment and implementation.

The project will run from July 2025 – June 2026.

Project Scope

What are the key deliverables or activities involved? What is the timeline for the project?

The key deliverables include:

  • A research report outlining the renewable energy landscape and current state of international standards harmonisation across AANZFTA
  • 3x virtual workshops exploring use cases of renewable energy in the region, the enablers and barriers to uptake
  • 1x in-person regional workshop to discuss standards role in the energy transition and opportunities for standards cooperation and hamonisation to support trade and investment
  • A final report which brings all these insights together, alongside recommendations for further activities to enhance investment and trade in the renewable energy sector

Interested in receiving updates about the virtual workshops? Register your interest now!

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Project Outcomes

What are the expected outputs? What will be achieved by the end of the project? Are there long-term outcomes we hope to influence?

The project aims to help participants:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the importance of international standards in renewable, green and clean energy technologies
  • Improve capabilities to identify, adopt, and implement standards across renewable energy technologies and industries
  • Provide opportunities to engage with AANZFTA parties and Australian industry experts alongside key organisations within the renewable energy sector
  • Take the insights gained from the workshops to their home economies, contributing to tangible improvements in trade and investment outcomes in the sector
  • Contribute to recommendations for the sector in the region, driving the direction and approach to harmonizing renewable energy standards
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William Giacometti
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