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Renewable energy powered over half Australia’s electricity for the first time in Dec 2025, but bills stayed high due to fees and inequitable rebates.
In the December 2025 quarter, renewable energy supplied over half of Australia’s electricity demand for the first time, driven by a 29% rise in wind, a 15% increase in solar, and tripling of battery discharges, while coal and gas generation hit record lows.
Wholesale electricity and gas prices dropped significantly, yet household bills remained high due to transmission, government charges, metering, and retailer profits.
Long-term contracts prevent consumers from immediately benefiting from lower wholesale prices.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen promoted home battery rebates, but they only help homeowners with solar panels, deepening an energy divide between homeowners and renters, prompting calls for reforms to ensure broader access to renewable energy savings.
La energía renovable alimentó más de la mitad de la electricidad de Australia por primera vez en diciembre de 2025, pero las facturas se mantuvieron altas debido a tarifas y descuentos injustos.