The government said there were more than 50 gigawatts of proposed or committed renewable energy projects.

A view of Wonthaggi Wind Farm to the south-east of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia, on July 7, 2015. Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
Victoria has achieved 42 percent renewable energy in the last financial year, according to the state government.
The government is confident it will easily achieve its legislated renewable energy target of 40 percent by the end of 2025.
Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o’[email protected]