Coal is the most used source for electricity production in Australia. In 2022,over 46 percent of the total electricity generation was derived from this source. Coal mining is still a large industry sector in Australia, and the country is the largest coal exporter in the world. In 2023, over 70 percent of Australia's electricity production came from fossil fuels.
Distribution of electricity generation in Australia in 2023, by source
Figures were rounded and therefore may not sum up to 100.
Solar includes both solar thermal and solar photovoltaic generation.
Bioenergy includes generation from combustible renewables and may include waste generation (renewable and non-renewable).
Other fossil includes oil and petroleum products generation, as well as manufactured gases.
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