Renewable energy use includes energy used for electricity generation as well as various direct uses of renewable fuels such as firewood for residential heating, bagasse (sugar cane waste)
Wind energy has always reigned supreme in Australia and is t he most widely used renewable energy source in the country. As of 2024, wind energy accounted for over 35% of the clean energy that is generated in
Solar power comprises 12% of energy generation in Australia, with other renewables lagging. Australia leads the world in wind power, but solar power continues to
The average solar system size has increased consistently in Australia every year. Last year was another record year for the average solar system size in every state. Australians installed an
The figure shows Australian electricity generation from renewable sources in gigawatt hours from 1999-00 to 2023-24. Generation from renewables has increased significantly over the past decade. The composition
Australia''s energy consumption rose 0.5% in 2023-24 to 5,977 petajoules, an increase of 27 petajoules. This level of consumption is still below the Australia''s peak of energy consumption in 2018–19. Fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas)
Source: Clean Energy Regulator data, Australian Energy Council analysis, data as of 21 April 2023 The first quarter of 2023 shows that New South Wales had the largest share of new
The table below summarizes the countries with the most solar energy consumption in 2022. Note the annual primary energy consumption from solar, which evaluates a country''s total energy demand.
Renewable energy is supplying a record share of the power in Australia''s main energy grid, according to the latest update from the Australian Energy Market Operator
The figure shows the percentage composition of energy use in each state and territory, by fuel type, in 2023-24. The energy mix varies between states and territories. Coal
Despite its smaller number of installations, the Northern Territory is making significant strides in solar energy. By the end of the first quarter this year, 22,946 NT households and commercial
In 2024, 36% of Australia''s total electricity generation was from renewable energy sources, including solar (18%), wind (12%) and hydro (5%). The share of renewables in total electricity
1. Shining bright: Rooftop solar dominates the landscape As of June 2023, an estimated 3.4 million Australian homes and businesses proudly display rooftop solar panels,
Besides solar, wind energy is also expected to be a major player in Australia''s 100% renewable energy transition, contributing around 15% to 20% of electricity in 2025. Due to its vast stretches of land with high wind
Australia, often dubbed the "Sunburnt Country," boasts abundant sunshine, making it a natural leader in solar energy adoption. From rooftop panels on individual homes to vast solar farms sprawling across landscapes, the
In the first quarter of 2024, Aussie solar farms generated 13.11 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity – a 13.5% increase from the same period in 2023. Renewable energy sources, including solar, generated almost 40% of Australia''s total
In 2024, 36% of Australia''s total electricity generation was from renewable energy sources, including solar (18%), wind (12%) and hydro (5%). The share of renewables in total electricity generation in 2024 was the highest on record, a
In a landmark achievement, solar energy now provides nearly 20% of Australia''s total electricity generation in 2025. This milestone marks a significant step in the nation''s clean
Source: Clean Energy Regulator data, Australian Energy Council analysis, data as of 29 July 2021 Note: The most recent three months in figure 3 underestimates the data because of a time lag
Solar energy is now the largest source of renewable generation in Australia, in 2023, solar contributed 45% (up from 35% in 2020) of all renewable generation and 15.3% (up from 14%)
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Solar power is a major contributor to electricity supply in Australia. As of March 2025, Australia''s over 4.09 million solar PV installations had a combined capacity of 40.6 GW photovoltaic (PV) solar power. Solar accounted for 19.6% (or 46.7 TWh) of Australia''s electrical energy production in the National Electricity Market and South West Interconnected System in 2024.
Solar accounted for 19.6% (or 46.7 TWh) of Australia''s electrical energy production in the National Electricity Market and South West Interconnected System in 2024.
Australian solar panel install statistics The number of solar systems installed in 2024 was 316,271, though this figure is likely to increase slightly as more installations are lodged. The table below shows Australian solar panel install
The total supply and use of energy, including imports and exports, within the Australian economy. Energy assets Data compiled in physical terms only (Petajoule (PJ)).
The report gives a comprehensive snapshot of the Australian clean energy sector, its progress and achievements. With a fantastic set of results for rooftop solar and record-breaking figures for investment in utility scale
Wind and solar contributed just 7% of electricity (18 TWh) at the time of the Paris Agreement, while by 2023, their share had risen to 28% (77TWh), placing Australia as
Wind and solar contributed just 7% of electricity (18 TWh) at the time of the Paris Agreement, while by 2023, their share had risen to 28% (77TWh), placing Australia as the ninth-highest country globally for combined
In data collected by Bloomberg from the Australian Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, wind and solar energy on the continent make up 7 percent
About 20.3% of households in Australia have solar rooftops. Queensland has the highest number of solar panel installations in the country. Solar energy causes significant drops in energy prices. Small-scale solar installations were responsible for 23.5% of Australia’s clean energy production.
In 2024, 36% of Australia’s total electricity generation was from renewable energy sources, including solar (18%), wind (12%) and hydro (5%). The share of renewables in total electricity generation in 2024 was the highest on record, a share of 5% higher than the earlier 2023-24 financial year.
Since 2015, solar and wind generation has quadrupled. Wind and solar contributed just 7% of electricity (18 TWh) at the time of the Paris Agreement, while by 2023, their share had risen to 28% (77TWh), placing Australia as the ninth-highest country globally for combined solar and wind power in terms of absolute generation.
Solar power comprises 12% of energy generation in Australia, with other renewables lagging. Australia leads the world in wind power, but solar power continues to outpace it in terms of energy production. Overall, wind power simply can’t compete in Australia because the country receives more solar energy than wind annually. (GeoScience Australia)
Projected small-scale solar installation generation capacity across Australia is projected to expand to about 39 million gigawatts by 2030. The projected large-scale solar installation generation capacity in Australia is expected to swell to 10 million gigawatts by 2030. Solar energy produces more electricity than other renewables in Australia.
Renewable energy sources, including solar, generated almost 40% of Australia’s total electricity supply in 2022. That represents a 9.7% increase within 12 months, and a massive 23% increase from 2017. Australian households are also doing plenty of heavy lifting in the solar energy transition as more people choose to install rooftop solar systems.
