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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Stuti Mishra

Solar and wind supply record 80% of Australia’s main power grid for first time

Solar and wind power set a new renewable energy record on two consecutive days last week in Australia, meeting 80% of the demand on the main electricity grid.

The National Electricity Market, which serves the eastern states, South Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory, reached a renewable share of 79.5 per cent at around 1.30pm on 18 September, as per data from Open Electricity.

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