Renewables break record for share of Australia’s main energy supply in December quarter, data reveals

Australian Energy Market Operator also reports coal-fired power plants' contribution fell below 50% for the first time

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Renewable power reached a record share of Australia's main electricity supply in the December 2024 quarter, with the contribution of coal-fired generation dipping below 50% for the first time, the Australian Energy Market Operator said.

Renewable energy sources accounted for 46% of the overall supply mix in the national energy market (NEM), driving quarterly total emissions and emissions intensity to record low levels.

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