Australia’s Power Generation Mix – Update

Australia’s power generation mix continues to evolve. Over a decade ago in 2006, the National Electricity Market (NEM) primarily relied upon electricity from coal-fired generation. Roll forward […]

Australia’s Power Generation Mix – Update


Fuel Generation Mix - NEM

Australia’s power generation mix continues to evolve.

Over a decade ago in 2006, the National Electricity Market (NEM) primarily relied upon electricity from coal-fired generation.

Roll forward eleven years, and in the 12 months ending 31 December 2016, electricity demand in the NEM has declined and the market has evolved to incorporate a more diversified generation fuel mix.

Read our white paper here on the change in the electricity generation mix over time, state-by-state within the NEM.