Drivers of household electricity demand in highly electrified markets

Reza Serati, Anna Kristina Zinn, Siamak Layeghy, Bettina Grün, Marius Portmann and Sara Dolnicar
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Anna Kristina Zinn: University of Queensland
Sara Dolnicar: The University of Queensland

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Abstract: As the world transitions to renewable energies, the structure of national electricity markets will change. Queensland (Australia) is a pioneer market; it is one of the most highly electrified markets internationally. This study analyses drivers of household grid electricity imports using operational smart-meter data from 1,119,389 households and two linked surveys. Solar and battery ownership, dwelling type, household size, pool and electric-vehicle ownership, and climate zone are key drivers. Having a solar system, living in a unit and in smaller households is associated with lower electricity imports. Larger households with a pool and electric vehicles import more electricity. We discuss these findings in the context of previous studies of drivers of household electricity use conducted in more traditional power markets. By distinguishing grid imports from total household consumption, we show how distributed generation and storage reshape network demand and provide new evidence for forecasting and planning in highly electrified markets.

Date: 2026-09-23
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