1. Renewables

Energy - Renewables

Latest Data (Yesterday) 8 Dec 2024

Total Renewables
279.10 GWh
47.5%
2030 Target
482.03 GWh
82.0%
Needed pace
33.82 GWh
+5.8%
Current pace
3.53 GWh
+0.6%

Renewables in the Grid

Solar Dashboard

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.

Data

AUS

DAILY RENEWABLES UPDATE

FUEL

GWh

% TOTAL

Solar (Rooftop) 115.56 19.7 %
Wind 72.56 12.3 %
Solar (Utility) 64.55 11.0 %
Hydro 25.47 4.3 %
Bioenergy 0.96 0.2 %
Total Renewables 279.1 47.5 %

Source: Open Electricity via OnlyFacts | Updated: 08-12-24

Trend

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MONTHLY RENEWABLES MIX (GWH)

Source: Open Electricity via OnlyFacts | Updated: 08-12-24

Grid Renewables Targets

Full Data

Explainer

Australia's electricity grid is powered by fossil fuels (coal and gas) and renewables (solar, wind and hydro).

By 2030, the country aims to get 82% of its electricity from renewable sources.

Follow the progress of this energy transition, with daily data showing the proportion of renewables in the national electricity grid.

View Renewables Dashboards here.


WA and NT not included. Source: Open Electricity.

Data

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DAILY RENEWABLES % UPDATE

DATE

GWh

% TOTAL

02 Dec 2024 297.4 45.7%
03 Dec 2024 257.7 40.6%
04 Dec 2024 245.9 39.8%
05 Dec 2024 263.4 40.1%
06 Dec 2024 271.3 40.5%
07 Dec 2024 274.5 44.4%
08 Dec 2024 279.1 46.6%

Source: Open Electricity via OnlyFacts | Updated: 08-12-24

Trend

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RENEWABLES TARGET V. PROGRESS

Source: Open Electricity via OnlyFacts | Updated: 08-12-24

Grid Renewables by State

Explainer

  • Which states and territories are leading the renewables race? This data group shows the proportion of renewable energy used in each state.
  • Tasmania is a renewables leader because of its hydropower capability. South Australia also gets most of its power from renewable sources.
  • Data source: OpenNEM. ACT data is part of NSW. WA and NT not currently included. Trend data updated at end of month.

Data

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DAILY RENEWABLES UPDATE

STATE / TERRITORY

GWh

% TOTAL

Tas 24.2 100.0%
SA 27.0 86.3%
Vic 61.1 49.0%
NSW 94.9 43.9%
Qld 72.1 35.6%
Australia 279.1 46.6%

Source: Open Electricity via OnlyFacts | Updated: 08-12-24

Trend

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MONTHLY RENEWABLES UPDATE

Source: Open Electricity via OnlyFacts | Updated: 08-12-24

Renewables Capacity

Explainer

  • Australia has pledged to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. This promise relates to the sheer capability of making renewable energy (as opposed to using it via transmission and distribution).
  • Energy capacity is measured in gigawatts (GW). This data group tracks Australia's renewable energy capacity. OnlyFacts calculates the target is 147 GW by 2030.
  • Data sources: IRENA; Clean Energy Council.

Data

AUS

AUSTRALIA'S RENEWABLES CAPACITY

FUEL

RENEWABLES GW

% TOTAL

Solar 33.68 31.5%
Wind 11.33 10.6%
Hydro 8.44 7.9%
Bioenergy 0.88 0.8%
Pumps 0.81 0.8%
Geothermal 0.00 0.0%
Total Renewables 55.14 51.5%

Source: IRENA via OnlyFacts | Updated: 10-07-24

Trend

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RAW RENEWABLES CAPACITY - GW - AUSTRALIA

Source: IRENA via OnlyFacts | Updated: 10-07-24

Renewables Capacity - Worldwide

All Countries

Explainer

  • The International Energy Agency (IEA) says tripling global renewable energy capacity is 'the single most important lever' to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
  • This data group shows the renewable energy capacity by country. View the full list of countries here.
  • Data source: IRENA.

Data

Worldwide

RENEWABLES CAPACITY BY COUNTRY

COUNTRY

TOTAL GW

RENEWABLES GW

% RENEWABLES

China 2,920.67 1,504.64 51.5%
USA 1,222.04 404.29 33.1%
India 504.61 180.71 35.8%
Japan 360.69 149.14 41.3%
Russia 273.41 58.06 21.2%
Germany 263.83 172.36 65.3%
Brazil 226.45 194.08 85.7%
Canada 156.98 108.94 69.4%
South Korea 156.08 39.15 25.1%
France 151.55 71.04 46.9%

Source: IRENA via OnlyFacts | Updated: 10-07-24

Trend

Worldwide

RENEWABLES SHARE OF CAPACITY BY COUNTRY - %

Source: IRENA via OnlyFacts | Updated: 10-07-24

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