Electricity sector in Australia
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Electricity sector in Australia
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The electricity sector in Australia has been historically dominated by coal-fired power stations, but renewables are forming a rapidly growing fraction of supply. In 2021, Australia's electricity production reached 265 TWh, with coal accounting for 52.9% and natural gas for 18.8%. Renewable sources, comprising solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy with waste, collectively made up 26.7% of the total electricity generation mix. Due to its large size and the location of its population, Australia lacks
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity_sector_in_Australia
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2015-02-20T00:17:20Z
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2024-09-02T20:24:22Z
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