Australia's energy mix has undergone a historic shift, with wind power surpassing coal for the first time, highlighting the country's commitment to renewable energy.
The share of coal in Australia ’s power generation mix fell below 50% for the first time in history thanks to strong winds that pushed the share of wind power higher. According to a Bloomberg report out today, the share of coal in the mix fell to 49.2% last week, while the share of wind power rose to a little over 25%, generation data showed.
“Volatility is driven by significant supply issues, including unplanned coal power plant outages or transmission line problems caused by natural disasters such as cyclonic winds or bushfires, which have become more frequent and devastating in recent years,” the Norwegian consultancy said, suggesting coal continues to be an indispensable part of the country’s energy mix.
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