Solar and wind cover record 80.4% of Australia's grid demand
Solar and wind supplied a record 80.4% of demand on Australia's National Electricity Market on September 19. Rooftop solar alone covered more than half of grid demand for 30 minutes around midday as clear weather combined with low seasonal consumption.
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