In 2023, around 31.8 thousand gigawatt hours of electricity were generated from wind-powered renewable energy sources across Australia. Small-scale and large-scale solar PV were also among the leading sources of renewable electricity generated in the country.
Australia’s renewable energy capacity is dependent on the availability of resources used to generate this energy. While hydropower has held an important place in the past, future renewable energy projects will likely focus on expanding wind, solar, and bioenergy capacities. Australia is the driest continent on earth, and drought has challenged hydroelectricity generation in the past. Shifting development to more reliable renewable sources will aid in securing the nation’s green energy supply.
Renewable electricity generation in Australia in 2023, by source
(in gigawatt hours)
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Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Australia. (April 23, 2024). Renewable electricity generation in Australia in 2023, by source (in gigawatt hours) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 15, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/981234/australia-renewable-power-production-fuel-type/
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