6 facts about renewable energy in Australia.
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22K
There were 22,000 jobs in solar in 2020.
9000
At the end of 2020, there were 9000 workers constructing 76 large-scale renewable energy projects.
37K
Over 37,000 Aussie households have installed battery storage
ACT
35K
Almost 35,000 homes have rooftop solar.
100%
Powered by renewable energy.
45.3%
In 2019–20 the ACT’s emissions were 45.3% below 1990 levels.
NSW
717K
Over 700,000 homes with rooftop solar.
Jobs
NSW Government Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap will create 6300 construction & 2800 ongoing jobs.
60%
Aiming for 60% renewable energy by 2030.
NT
16%
16% of NT energy was renewable in 2020.
60%
Aiming for 60% renewable energy by 2030.
Jobs
Plans for a solar farm and ‘sun cable’ connecting NT with Singapore creating 1500 construction jobs & 350 ongoing jobs.
QLD
817K
Over 800,000 homes with rooftop solar.
#1
Bundaberg is the postcode with the most rooftop solar in Australia.
50%
Almost 17% renewable energy and aiming for 50% renewable energy by 2030.
SA
60%
Powered by 60% renewable energy.
100%
On track to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2025.
325K
Over 325,000 homes with rooftop solar, representing about 40% of SA households.
TAS
100%
Powered by 100% renewable energy.
80%
Over 80% of Tasmania’s power comes from hydro.
200%
Aiming for 200% renewable energy by 2040.
VIC
570K
Almost 570,000 homes with rooftop solar.
30%
Nearly 30% of Victoria’s energy was renewable in 2020.
50%
Aiming for 50% renewable energy by 2030.
WA
70%
On track to achieve 70% renewable energy by 2040.
24%
Already powered by 24% renewable energy.
400K
Over 400,000 homes with rooftop solar.
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