Australia’s main grid hits new renewable record share of 77.9 per cent, driven by rooftop PV

Renewables reach record 77.9% share in NEM

The share of renewables in Australia’s main electricity grid continues to reach new highs, delivering 77.9% of electricity demand on Sunday with solar power contributing more than 55% of the record-breaking clean energy mix.Data from energy advisory company Global Power Energy (GPE) shows the share of renewables in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) energy mix reached a record 77.9% at 11.20am on Sunday 21 September, eclipsing the pre…

Australia’s main grid hits new renewable record share of 77.9 per cent, driven by rooftop PV

Updated: Renewables hit new peak share of 77.9 per cent on Australia's main grid on Sunday, and break through 50 pct share for a week for first time.