The New Energy Outlook (NEO) is BloombergNEF’s long-term scenario analysis on the future of the energy economy covering electricity, industry, buildings and transport and the key drivers shaping these sectors until 2050.
This year we are diving deeper into our NEO 2022 analysis in a series of special reports on country and sector pathways to reach net zero by 2050.
Regional Reports

New Energy Outlook: Australia
23 May 2023
Australia’s transition to one of the most diversified and low-carbon systems in the world is already underway, driven by favorable economics and an abundance of natural renewable energy resources. However, federal and state governments must accelerate the deployment of established decarbonization technologies, and the development of others, if Australia is to meet its Paris Agreement goals. This report shows pathways and cost for Australia to meet climate goals and become a major hydrogen exporter.
BNEF clients can access the full report here.
Sector Reports

New Energy Outlook: Grids
2 March 2023
At least $21.4 trillion needs to be invested in electricity grids by 2050 to support a global net-zero trajectory. But spending on grids has fallen short in recent years, resulting in bottlenecks that are slowing the deployment of renewables and electrification.
BNEF clients can access the full report here.
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BloombergNEF New Energy Outlook reports on regional and sector transitions are available in free executive summaries. Simply complete the form below to receive access instructions via email.
BNEF clients can access the full NEO 2022 global summary report as well as previous annual editions.
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