Overview
As the independent peak body for Australia’s renewable energy industry, the Smart Energy Council is the trusted voice for a sector that is powering the nation’s energy future. It is a not-for-profit organisation representing more than 1,000 organisations across the sector, bringing industry, government and communities together to strengthen Australia’s energy security, energy independence, economic prosperity and long-term resilience.
Mission and focus areas
The Smart Energy Council helps shape the policies, markets and skills needed to accelerate renewable energy deployment across Australia through advocacy, policy leadership, industry standards, workforce development and strategic collaboration. Its focus areas include consumer energy (rooftop solar, battery storage, and electrification), large-scale renewables (utility-scale solar, wind, transmission, and BESS), smart transport (electric vehicles and charging infrastructure), and stewardship (lifecycle management and recycling of renewable technologies).
Structure and governance
The organisation is a not-for-profit peak body governed by a Board and managed by a dedicated team. It represents the full renewable energy value chain, from manufacturers and installers to electricity networks and grid infrastructure providers.
Programs and offerings
The Council offers membership solutions that provide access to exclusive working groups, including Smart Consumer, Smart Large Scale, Smart Manufacturing, Smart Transport, Smart Stewardship, Smart Global, and Smart Pacific. It provides industry support, a Smart Installer training platform, and a solar recycler pilot program. Additionally, the Council hosts major industry events such as the Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition, the Smart Installer Roadshow, and regional events in South Australia and Queensland.
