Electricity Retailing in Australia - Industry Market Research Report

System shock: Harsh operating conditions and a push for renewable energy are draining revenue

As the client-facing link in the electricity supply chain, retailers are dealing with the flow-on effects of turbulent upstream generation industries. Commodity price shocks have inflated wholesale prices since the Russia-Ukraine conflict broke out. To protect consumers from surging supply costs, and maintain power for homes and businesses, the Australian Energy Market Operator and the Federal Government have intervened in energy markets.

Industry companies sell electricity through power distribution systems that other firms operate. The industry also includes operators that primarily provide services to the electricity market and match electricity supply and demand.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.