Our purpose
ARENA is the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
We were established by the Australian Government on 1 July 2012.
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.
ABN 35 931 927 899
Expertise
Since 2012, we have supported 625 projects with $1.86 billion in grant funding, unlocking a total investment of almost $8.04 billion in Australia’s renewable energy industry.
Our expertise, deep understanding of the renewable energy sector and willingness to fund innovative and ground-breaking projects mean we provide a pathway to commercialisation for many new technologies and businesses that would otherwise struggle to get off the ground or be potentially lost to overseas markets. We help them get on with the business of renewables.
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Infographic: ARENA at a Glance
Learn about the scale of our investment since 2012 using our interactive dashboard.
Video: Accelerating Australia’s Shift to Renewable Energy
Our funding is helping to launch a renewable hydrogen industry, supporting industry to reduce emissions, and bringing people together to share their knowledge.
Brochure: Our investment in Regional Australia (PDF 3MB)
We have worked hard to support more than 500 projects — including renewable energy research, technologies and businesses — since we were first set up in 2012.
Report – Evaluation of ARENA’s Impact and Effectiveness
Our objectives under the Australian Renewable Energy Agency Act 2011
Work
A key part of our work is to build knowledge that can be shared openly to help industry and government better navigate the energy transition.
Information and ‘lessons learned’ also help to:
- de-risk follow-on projects,
- accelerate deployment of safe and commercially viable technologies,
- increase public understanding and confidence in new technologies, and
- support capability development.
Impact
Our impact is demonstrated in how we are ensuring the private sector has the right tools, technology options and business models to deliver secure and reliable renewable energy.
We undertake research and inform policy decisions, we bring together people from across the energy sector, government, startups and universities to collaborate with one another, and share their knowledge.
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ARENAWIRE Blogs
ARENA’s solar farm investments in focus
ARENA investment in large-scale solar in 2016 helped to kickstart Australia’s solar boom and drive down the cost of renewable electricity.
Sun rises on new generation of zero emissions vehicles
A new wave of zero emissions cars, trucks, buses and bikes is harnessing power from the sun and wind to deliver electrifying performance.
Australian R&D puts low cost hydrogen within reach
Local researchers have unlocked a way to produce low cost hydrogen from renewable electricity, which is now on the road to commercialisation.
