Australia Hits Milestone as Renewables Overtake Fossil Fuels
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Australia has reached a milestone with renewable energy sources surpassing fossil fuels in electricity generation for the first time. While the margin is narrow, this shift reflects a significant increase in renewable energy production over the past five years, signaling a potential long-term trend.
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Australia generated more electricity from sources including wind and solar than it did from coal and natural gas power plants last month, Ember has reported, as cited by Reuters. This is the first time non-hydrocarbon generation exceeded hydrocarbons, the report noted. The difference was not particularly big, however. Non-hydrocarbon electricity output hit 9.88 TWh last month, while coal and gas generated 9.82 TWh, the data showed. It reflected a 77% jump in generation from wind, solar, and other non-hydrocarbon sources over the last five years,…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on November 6, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.