Australian Renewable Energy Agency
Our purpose is to support the global transition to net zero emissions by accelerating the pace of pre-commercial innovation, to the benefit of Australian consumers, businesses and workers.
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Renewable energy projects
Future Fuels Fund Revved up to Provide EV Charging Nationally
We announced funding to 5 applicants to expand Australia’s fast charging network for battery electric vehicles, in Round One of the Government’s Future Fuels Fund.
Next Generation Electric Bus Depot
Transgrid and Zenobe Energy will deliver a next generation electric bus depot showcasing 40 electric buses.
Brimbank Centre Integrated Energy System
The Brimbank Health and Wellbeing Hub will be a carbon neutral, renewable energy powered leisure and aquatic centre.
Knowledge and Innovation
Empowering energy experts
Our role is to connect investment, knowledge and people to deliver energy innovation. Since 2012, we have been a major player in building the foundation of the renewable energy ecosystem in Australia.
Our Knowledge Bank is an open-source library of renewable energy reports, studies and tools that provide guidance and learning to benefit future renewable energy projects.
Learn moreNewsletter: ARENA Insights Edition #31
This edition spotlights the first three reports published in ARENA’s Generator Operations Series.
Sign-up to receive ARENA InsightsReport: 2020-21 ARENA Annual Report
Our Annual Report provides information about our achievements, governance and operational and program performance.Interview: Decarbonisation Targets and Initiatives
Ray Chatfield, Global Technical Manager of Refining Energy at Alcoa of Australia, talks about the company’s decarbonisation targets and initiatives.
Introducing the last 3 seasons of our ReWired podcasts
Learn moreReWired Season 4 Podcast
Introducing our season 4 podcast – Transformers.ReWired Season 3 Podcast
Introducing our season 3 podcast – Solving the Energy Puzzle.ReWired Season 2 Podcast
Introducing our season 2 podcast – The Innovators.
Distributed Energy Integration Program (DEIP) is a collaboration of government agencies, market authorities, industry and consumer associations aimed at maximising the value of customers’ distributed energy resources.
Learn moreDEIP Access and Pricing Workstream
The DEIP Access and Pricing Workstream examined how network regulations could evolve to address emerging challenges and optimise opportunities from distributed energy for the benefit of all energy users.DEIP Dynamic Operating Envelopes Workstream
The Distributed Energy Integration Program is exploring the value that dynamic operating envelopes could offer to the energy transition.DEIP Electric Vehicle Workstream
The Electric Vehicle Grid Integration Workstream is considering how a growing number of electric vehicles can best be integrated into Australia’s electricity system.