Company
Clean Energy Council
Clean Energy Council is the peak industry body for renewable energy in Australia, representing companies and organizations across solar, wind, battery storage, and related sectors. Based in Melbourne, it advocates for clean energy policy, hosts major conferences and awards programs, and facilitates collaboration across the industry. The nonprofit organization serves renewable energy businesses, developers, and communities transitioning to clean energy.
Clean Energy Council is a privately held company operating in the renewable energy sector, based in Australia. Leadership tracked by CEOInsider includes Kane Thornton (CEO).
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AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Clean Energy Council has focused on leadership transitions, including the departure of long-standing CEO Kane Thornton in mid-2025 and the appointment of a new chief executive who has emphasized confidence in Australia's energy transition. The organization has also been prominently featured advocating for policy measures, including calls for legislated royalty-style payments to regional communities hosting renewable energy projects, while separately facing pushback from data centre operators opposed to stringent renewable energy requirements.
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