How many watt-hours of solar power are generated in Australia

4 FAQs about How many watt-hours of solar power are generated in Australia

How much solar energy does Australia generate a year?

Indeed, the positive figure of these recorded generation statistics is that cumulative solar generation has increased by 15% year-on-year, with May 2024 seeing Australia's fleet generate 2,486GWh in the NEM. Below is a full breakdown of monthly solar generation in the NEM on the graph, exclusive to PV Tech Premium subscribers.

How much electricity does a solar farm generate in Australia?

It generates up to 88MW of electricity to the National Electricity Market (NEM). It is funded by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Hanwha Energy Australia, parent company of Nectr. Western Australia's first major large scale solar farm, the Greenough River Solar Farm, is at Walkaway, 70 km SE of Geraldton. It was opened in October 2012.

How much electricity does Australia generate in 2023?

Table O of the Australian Energy Statistics has been updated to include estimates for 2022-23 and calendar year 2023 using the latest data available on Australia's total electricity generation. Total electricity generation in Australia remained steady in 2023 with an estimated 273,106 gigawatt hours (GWh) generated.

How many solar panels are there in Australia?

As of June 2025, Australia's over 4.16 million solar PV installations had a combined capacity of 41.8 GW photovoltaic (PV) solar power. Solar accounted for 19.6% (or 46.7 TWh) of Australia's electrical energy production in the National Electricity Market and South West Interconnected System in 2024.

Australian Energy Statistics, Table O Electricity generation by fuel

Renewable sources contributed an estimated 95,963 GWh, making up 35% of Australia''s total electricity generation, up 3 percentage points on the share in 2022. The

NEM data spotlight: Solar generation in Australia''s biggest

In May 2025, utility-scale and rooftop solar PV dipped by 579GWh month-on-month in Australia''s National Electricity Market (NEM) to 2,861GWh.

Renewable energy in Australia

Australia has ambitious goals of becoming a renewable energy superpower. The country has vast natural resources and a renewable

Large-scale solar delivers generation high in Australia

New data from global energy consultancy Rystad Energy shows that all Australian large-scale solar power plants generated 16.2 TWh of clean energy in 2024, up from 15 TWh

How Many Solar Panels are Needed to Power Australia?

Australia consumes around 250 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity annually. To meet the demand for solar power, we would need approximately 355.8 million solar panels. This estimate is

Solar power in Australia

Solar accounted for 19.6% (or 46.7 TWh) of Australia''s electrical energy production in the National Electricity Market and South West Interconnected System in 2024. [2] Quick facts Installed

How Many Solar Panels are Needed to Power

Australia consumes around 250 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity annually. To meet the demand for solar power, we would need approximately 355.8

Solar power in Australia

Most of the Australian continent receives in excess of 4 kilowatt-hours (14 MJ) per square metre per day of insolation during winter months, with a region in the north exceeding 6 kilowatt

Solar power generation, 2024

Electricity generation from solar, measured in terawatt-hours.

How much power does a solar panel generate?

The output of a solar PV system depends on its size. The most common household systems are 5kW or less, although some property owners have installed much larger systems. The table

NEM data spotlight: Solar generation in Australia''s

In May 2025, utility-scale and rooftop solar PV dipped by 579GWh month-on-month in Australia''s National Electricity Market (NEM)

Live Australian Electricity Generation Source

Small scale solar electricity generation information is based on live data sourced from the Australian PV Institute (APVI) solar map

Large-scale solar delivers generation high in Australia

New data from global energy consultancy Rystad Energy shows that all Australian large-scale solar power plants generated 16.2

Renewable energy in Australia

Australia has ambitious goals of becoming a renewable energy superpower. The country has vast natural resources and a renewable energy capacity that is increasing annually.

Live Australian Electricity Generation Source Statistics

Small scale solar electricity generation information is based on live data sourced from the Australian PV Institute (APVI) solar map application.

Australian Energy Statistics, Table O Electricity

Renewable sources contributed an estimated 95,963 GWh, making up 35% of Australia''s total electricity generation, up 3 percentage

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