Renewable energy from sources like wind, solar and hydro provided about 29% of Australia''s electricity generation in 2021. This includes both large generators and small solar PV
For Australian electricity demand information in near real-time, see the electricity demand price page. This page displays the dispatch electricity price
For Australian electricity demand information in near real-time, see the electricity demand price page. This page displays the dispatch electricity price and demand for yesterday and today
Australia''s electricity mix includes 43% Coal, 20% Solar and 16% Gas. Low-carbon generation reached a record high in 2025.
Australia''s electricity generation sector is evolving from its historic reliance on coal (black and brown) and, to a lesser extent, hydroelectricity to a more diverse mix which incorporates coal, gas and
Australia''s renewable generation share continues to increase, towards the 82% by 2030 target, driven by strong growth in solar and wind generation. Australia''s largest grid, the National Electricity Market
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The electricity sector in Australia has been historically dominated by coal-fired power stations, but renewables are forming a rapidly growing fraction of supply. In 2024, Australia''s electricity production reached 265 TWh, with coal accounting for 52% and natural gas for 7.6%. Renewable sources, comprising solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy with waste, collectively made up 40% of the total electricity generation mix.
Fossil fuel sources contributed 64% of total electricity generation in 2024, including coal (45%), gas (17%) and oil (2%). Coal-fired generation continued its long-term decline. Renewables contributed
In 2024, Australia''s electricity production reached 265 TWh, with coal accounting for 52% and natural gas for 7.6%. Renewable sources, comprising solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy with waste,
Explore our updated Australian Electricity Generation dashboard for 2024. Interactive Tableau visualisation showing trends by state, generation type, and renewable vs non-renewable
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