Energy - Imports and Exports

* GWh = gigawatt-hour.

Interstate Energy Trade

Explainer

Which states rely more on imported electricity? This data group shows the proportion of electricity imported and exported by each state and territory.
The National Electricity Market (NEM) lets states trade electricity with eachother, depending on supply and demand. Tasmania and South Australia import more than other states.
Data source: OpenNEM. ACT data is part of NSW. WA and NT are not part of the NEM.

Comparison

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Yesterday's energy imports

Source: Open Electricity via OnlyFacts | Updated: 21-02-25 | License: CC BY 4.0

Data

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Daily Imports and Exports

STATE / TERRITORY	IMPORTS	% OF TOTAL	EXPORTS	% OF TOTAL
NSW	11.76	6.0%	-6.68	-3.4%
Vic	6.33	4.7%	-19.67	-14.6%
Qld	1.48	0.8%	-7.0	-3.8%
SA	6.79	15.6%	-0.06	-0.1%
Tas	8.12	29.0%	-1.07	-3.8%

Source: Open Electricity via OnlyFacts | Updated: 21-02-25 | License: CC BY 4.0

Trend

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Daily Energy Imports

Source: Open Electricity via OnlyFacts | Updated: 21-02-25 | License: CC BY 4.0

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