Sunshine Powers Australia's Record-Breaking Quarter for Renewables

Imagine a future where sunshine and wind power the lights in your home. Australia is taking a big leap towards this vision, with renewables like solar and wind surging to generate over a third (33%) of the country's electricity in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. This is a record high for this time period, traditionally Australia's peak summer demand season.

Australia is basking in the glow of clean energy! Solar farms are shining brighter than ever, generating 13.11 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity in Q1 2024, a jump of 13.5% compared to last year. Wind power is also picking up speed, contributing 7.53 TWh, up 6.5% from the same period in 2023.

This green surge is changing the way Australia gets its power. Until recently, fossil fuels, particularly coal, dominated the scene. In 2020, a whopping 75% of electricity came from these dirty sources. But public pressure and government policies are driving a shift towards cleaner options.