Renewable Energy

Energy refers to all fuels used for electricity, heating, transport, and industrial processes. This dashboard focuses on electricity from renewable sources. Renewable energy comes from sources that naturally replenish, such as sunlight, wind, water, and biomass. Data labelled 'AUS' reflects National Electricity Market (NEM) except where states are shown individually. NSW includes ACT. Guides: Explainer | Glossary

How Australia is Tracking in Renewables Energy Targets

Explainer

  • Which renewable energy sources do we use? This data group shows the renewable fuel breakdown in Australia’s main electricity networks.
  • Solar power is Australia's leading renewable energy source, with rooftop solar dominating. Wind power is growing, hydropower is consistent, and bioenergy is low.
  • This data, via OpenNEM, reflects the electricity grids for Tasmania, SA, Victoria, NSW, ACT and coastal Queensland. WA and NT not currently included. Trend data updated at end of month.

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How Australia is Tracking in Renewables Energy Targets

Source: Open Electricity, NTESMO (for NT) via OnlyFacts | Updated: 02-11-25 | License: CC BY 4.0

How Australia's States and Territories Compare in Renewables

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