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title: 48% of South Australia’s Electricity is Provided by Rooftop Solar
description: According to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), 47.8% of South Australia’s demand for electricity is currently provided by rooftop solar as reported by Futurism. This number is a regional best for South Australia and the state continues to do well with renewables. AEMO has predicted a possible zero grid demand within 10 years thanks […]
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# [48% of South Australia’s Electricity is Provided by Rooftop Solar](https://www.solartrustcentre.com/blog/48-south-australias-electricity-provided-rooftop-solar)

 Written by [Solar Trust Centre Team](https://www.solartrustcentre.com/blog/author/solar-trust-centre-team) | Oct 17, 2017 4:18:29 PM

According to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), 47.8% of South Australia’s demand for electricity is currently provided by rooftop solar [as reported by Futurism.](https://futurism.com/rooftop-solar-provides-record-breaking-48-south-australia-power/)

This number is a regional best for South Australia and the state continues to do well with renewables.

AEMO has predicted a possible zero grid demand within 10 years thanks to the success and efficiency of rooftop solar in the state.

[Click here to read the full story on Futurism](https://futurism.com/rooftop-solar-provides-record-breaking-48-south-australia-power/)

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