Australia sets a new renewable energy record, with rooftop solar leading the way — 2026-10-12

Impact Vector: Good News · Oct 12, 2026 · 3m

## Short Segments ## Feature Story Australia has set a new renewable energy record, with rooftop solar leading the charge. On September 22, solar and wind energy met 80.4 percent of the demand on Australia's national electricity market, which serves the eastern states, South Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory. For about 30 minutes around lunchtime, rooftop solar panels on homes and businesses across the country provided more than half of the total electricity load. Large-scale solar and wind farms supplied most of the remaining demand, with hydroelectric power contributing around…