Figure is 4.6 percentage points higher than previous record from September and compares with maximum of 30% five years ago
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Renewable energy generation hit a new record on Friday, briefly contributing more than two-thirds of the power in Australia’s main grid.
According to the Australian Energy Market Operator (Aemo), the milestone was set at 12.30pm, with a contribution of 68.7%, or 18,882MW, from renewable sources.
Continue reading…Figure is 4.6 percentage points higher than previous record from September and compares with maximum of 30% five years agoFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastRenewable energy generation hit a new record on Friday, briefly contributing more than two-thirds of the power in Australia’s main grid.According to the Australian Energy Market Operator (Aemo), the milestone was set at 12.30pm, with a contribution of 68.7%, or 18,882MW, from renewable sources.Sign up for our free morning and afternoon email newsletters from Guardian Australia for your daily news roundup Continue reading…