Australia’s states and territories have different strengths and weaknesses when it comes to renewables.
Tasmania is a leader because of its long-running hydropower capability.
South Australia gets most of its power from renewable sources, with a large wind energy sector and world-leading rooftop solar uptake.
Victoria’s huge investments in wind energy have created a strong power source.
NSW is lagging on wind power but is strong on both a combination of rooftop and utility solar. Queensland is similar, with rooftop solar uptake that is gathering pace.
Western Australia has strong wind and rooftop solar capabilities.