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This feature chart tells two stories: renewables are rising to dominate Australia’s National Electricity Market, and their output fluctuates with the seasons.

The most important metrics in energy data are gigawatt (GW) and gigawatt-hour (GWh). * Gigawatt (GW) is a measure of instantaneous power. Smaller units are watt (W), kilowatt (kW), and megawatt (MW). * Gigawatt-hour (GWh) is a measure of energy used or generated over time. Smaller units are watt-hour (Wh), kilowatt-hour (kWh) and megawatt-hour (MWh). Together, power and energy tell us the capacity of electricity systems and their ability to meet demand. A 1 GW power plant can produce 1 GW o

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Transport creates 22% of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions. Roughly 85% of that is from cars, utes and trucks.

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