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Australia's main grid runs on 80% renewables for consecutive days
Original: Australia's main grid hits 80% renewables on consecutive days, rooftop solar tops half of demand
Australia's main electricity grid has recorded 80% renewable energy across consecutive days, with rooftop solar at times supplying more than half of total demand. The milestone highlights the rapid growth of household solar and wind capacity in the country, with observers pointing to it as evidence that a heavily renewable grid can reliably meet everyday power needs.
Why now: The renewable share milestone is a notable record for one of the world's largest connected grids, drawing attention to Australia's energy transition.
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