Australia sets a new renewable energy record, with rooftop solar leading the way

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• On Saturday, September 22, solar and wind met 80.4 percent of demand on Australia's national electricity market, covering the eastern states, South Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory.
• For about 30 minutes around lunchtime, rooftop panels on homes and businesses supplied more than half of total load, with large-scale solar and wind farms covering most of the rest and hydro adding around one percent.