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Inside the 2025 Australian Energy Report

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Every year, the Australian Government releases the Australian Energy Statistics, a must-read snapshot of how Australia is powering itself. The 2025 Report highlights two clear messages: Australia’s energy transition isn’t slowing down, and it is creating major opportunities for businesses ready to adapt.

What the numbers show

• Energy consumption rose slightly by 0.5% in 2023–24, reaching around 5,977 PJ.
• Energy productivity, as measured by GDP divided by energy consumption, improved by 1% in 2023–24, and by 24% over the past decade — meaning Australia is producing more economic value with less energy.
• Renewable generation hit a record 36% of all on-grid electricity in 2024.
• Solar power grew by 17% in 2023–24 and now provides about 20% of the nation’s electricity.
• Wind energy contributed 12% of total generation. While it dipped slightly by 1%, it has still grown by around 12% per year on average over the last decade.
• Together, wind and solar now make up 56% of Australia’s total renewable energy use, up from just 19% ten years ago.

What it means for Australia’s energy future

It means Australia is becoming smarter and more efficient with the energy it produces. Clean power is now a major part of the national mix, but because wind, solar and other renewables can fluctuate, smart storage and efficient energy use are key to keeping supply reliable and costs low.

For businesses using cooling units, refrigeration, vending machines, or other 24/7 equipment, these changes open new opportunities to save energy, cut costs, and improve reliability:

• Smarter energy, higher margins — even as renewable generation grows, energy prices remain high and unpredictable. Smart battery systems help businesses store low-cost clean energy during the day and use it later when demand and prices rise, improving profit margins over time.
• Stability and reliability — during peak demand periods, energy networks often encourage reduced consumption to protect the grid. ELIoT Energy’s smart batteries can provide backup power in these times, helping businesses maintain smooth operations while supporting grid stability.

How ELIoT Energy makes it practical

• Plug-and-play installation — our smart batteries can be installed in minutes without the need for an electrician.
• Affordable innovation — maximum savings at an affordable cost, without large upfront or ongoing investment.
• Smart storage and usage — store low-cost clean energy during the day, and use it during peak times, lowering costs and emissions.
• Real-time insights — track savings, monitor performance, and watch your emissions drop in real time via our dashboard.
• Scalable for every business — whether you run a café, retail outlet, or refrigeration-heavy store, our batteries adapt to your operations.

Businesses that act early will gain the most: lower costs, reduced emissions and stronger operational performance. As Australia’s energy system shifts rapidly toward renewables, smarter energy solutions are becoming an essential part of staying efficient and well-prepared for the future.

Whether your equipment runs 24/7 or you’re just starting to explore optimising electricity costs, storage is no longer optional — it’s essential to securing your business’s future.