Electricity Demand

Underlying demand is calculated as the sum of operational demand (electricity supplied through the NEM grid) and rooftop solar demand.

Total Demand

Underlying demand: NEM

• On 30 September, underlying electricity demand was 579.2 GWh.
• In the last year, demand has averaged 590.6 GWh per day. This is up 1.6% on the year before.

Underlying demand: NEM

Nem

Total Demand

Source: AEMO via OnlyFacts | Updated: 30 Sep 2026 | CC BY 4.0

Underlying demand breakdown: NEM

• Underlying demand is the sum of operational demand in the grid, plus estimated rooftop solar generation.
• On 30 September, operational demand was 483.7 GWh. The daily 12-month average is 505.3, up 0.5% on the year before.
• Estimated rooftop solar generation was 95.5 GWh. The daily 12-month average is 85.3, up 9.3% on the year before.

Underlying demand breakdown: NEM

Nem

Total Demand

Source: AEMO via OnlyFacts | Updated: 30 Sep 2026 | CC BY 4.0

States and Territories

Electricity demand by state

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States and Territories

State

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12-month avg

Change (avg)

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Source: AEMO via OnlyFacts | Updated: 30 Sep 2026 | CC BY 4.0

Underlying electricity demand by state

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States and Territories

Source: AEMO via OnlyFacts | Updated: 30 Sep 2026 | CC BY 4.0

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