Electricity Prices Decreased In South Australia Because Of Clean Renewables - CleanTechnica

The article highlights South Australia's significant progress in renewable energy adoption, noting that in the last quarter of 2025, 84% of its electricity was generated from solar and wind power—the highest share of any major grid worldwide. The state aims to reach 100% renewable electricity by the end of the following year. This shift to renewables has contributed to a 30% drop in average wholesale electricity prices in South Australia compared to the previous year, making it one of the cheapest regions in Australia alongside Victoria, which also has a high share of wind and solar power. The article challenges common misconceptions that renewable energy is more expensive than fossil fuels, emphasizing that renewables actually reduce electricity costs and avoid many hidden expenses associated with fossil fuels. These include billions in climate change-related damages, health costs from air pollution causing thousands of premature deaths annually in Australia, and economic instability due to volatile fossil fuel prices—such as a 500% rise in gas prices following geopolitical events like the Russian invasion of Ukraine.