Australia to claw back AU$1.3 billion from solar, battery and hydrogen initiatives in 2026-27 Budget

"Future Made Somewhere Else:" Budget slashes funding for green hydrogen, home-made solar and batteries

Australia's green hydrogen ambitions and efforts to gain a foothold in global solar and battery supply chains have been dialled back, following a series of budget cuts.

Australia to claw back AU$1.3 billion from solar, battery and hydrogen initiatives in 2026-27 Budget

Australia will return AU$1.3 billion in uncommitted funding from clean energy manufacturing programmes as part of broader budget savings.

Australia Halves Hydrogen Headstart Funding in 2026–27 Budget

Australia's 2026–27 Budget cuts ARENA Hydrogen Headstart to A$1B and updates clean energy, EV discounts, and funding for renewable projects