Energy

* GWh = gigawatt-hour.

Latest Data (27 Mar)

Total GWh
+4.85%
26.37
% Renewables
-3.2%
95.5%
% Fossils
+3.2%
4.5%
% Solar
+0.1%
5.7%

Daily Fuel Mix

Explainer

  • Where does your power come from? This group of charts and data shows which fuel sources power Australia's main electricity networks.
  • Most of Australia's electricity comes from coal, although brown coal reliance is falling as plants are decommissioned. Wind and solar are growing sources of energy.
  • This data shows fuels feeding the National Electricity Market (NEM) in Tasmania, Victoria, SA, NSW, ACT and coastal Queensland. WA and NT not currently included.
  • Trend data updated at end of month.

Data

Tas

Daily Fuel Update

FUEL

GWh

% TOTAL

Hydro 15.98 60.6 %
Imports 7.39 28.0 %
Solar (Rooftop) 1.5 5.7 %
Wind 1.33 5.0 %
Gas 0.88 3.3 %
Exports -0.71 -2.7 %
Total 26.37 100.0 %

Source: Open Electricity via OnlyFacts | Updated: 27-03-25 | License: CC BY 4.0

Trend

Tas

Daily Fuel Scoreboard

Source: Open Electricity via OnlyFacts | Updated: 27-03-25 |

Trend

Tas

Monthly Fuel Mix

Source: Open Electricity via OnlyFacts | Updated: 27-03-25 | License: CC BY 4.0

Renewables v. Fossil Fuels

Full Data Renewables Dashboard

Explainer

  • How much of your power comes from renewable sources? This data group shows the proportion of electricity that comes from renewables.
  • Fuels included are solar, wind, hydro and bioenergy. They're called 'renewable' because the fuel source can be replenished. The jagged lines indicate seasonality. Renewables are stronger when there is more sun and wind.
  • Trend data updated at end of month. WA and NT not currently included.

Data

Tas

Daily Renewables Update

DATE

GWh

% TOTAL

21 Mar 2025 25.2 98.4%
22 Mar 2025 21.9 100.0%
23 Mar 2025 17.6 100.0%
24 Mar 2025 18.6 100.0%
25 Mar 2025 16.9 98.1%
26 Mar 2025 17.8 98.8%
27 Mar 2025 18.8 95.5%

Source: Open Electricity via OnlyFacts | Updated: 27-03-25 | License: CC BY 4.0

Trend

Tas

MONTHLY RENEWABLES V. FOSSIL FUELS

Source: Open Electricity via OnlyFacts | Updated: 27-03-25 | License: CC BY 4.0

States Renewables

Renewables Dashboard

Explainer

  • Which states use more renewable energy? This data group shows the proportion of electricity from renewable sources by state and territory.
  • Tasmania is a leader because of its hydropower capability. South Australia also relies on renewables for most of its electricity.
  • 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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Aus

Daily Renewable %

STATE / TERRITORY

GWh

% TOTAL

Tas 18.8 95.5%
SA 42.9 90.1%
Vic 62.1 45.1%
NSW 56.8 29.3%
Qld 33.0 19.2%
Australia 213.6 37.5%

Source: Open Electricity via OnlyFacts | Updated: 27-03-25 | License: CC BY 4.0

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Aus

Monthly Renewable %

Source: Open Electricity via OnlyFacts | Updated: 27-03-25 | License: CC BY 4.0

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.

Data

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Aus

Daily Imports and Exports

STATE / TERRITORY

IMPORTS

% OF TOTAL

EXPORTS

% OF TOTAL

NSW 13.74 6.8% -4.66 -2.3%
Vic 6.47 5.3% -21.29 -17.3%
Qld 4.52 2.6% -0.35 -0.2%
SA 0.51 1.2% -5.63 -13.3%
Tas 7.39 28.0% -0.71 -2.7%

Source: Open Electricity via OnlyFacts | Updated: 27-03-25 | License: CC BY 4.0

Trend

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Aus

Daily Electricity Imports

Source: Open Electricity via OnlyFacts | Updated: 27-03-25 | License: CC BY 4.0

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