Australia has not set a renewable energy target to match its 2035 climate goal, with minister Chris Bowen distancing himself from the suggestion a near-complete renewables rollout would be needed.

Last week the federal government announced it would target an emissions reduction of 62 to 70 per cent on 2005 levels by 2035, as recommended by the independent Climate Change Authority.

The CCA and Treasury projected Australia would need to exceed 90 per cent renewable coverage to achieve that reduction, while also quadrupling wind power and doubling rooftop solar rates.

But Mr Bowen said that was "commentary on the sorts of things that might happen" and did not constitute a formal target.

Australia vows to cut emissions 62 to 70 per cent by 2035 Photo shows Anthony Albanese, with Matt Ke

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