Funding Opportunities
We have a number of opportunities available for funding applications. Both our programs and funding priorities allow us to provide advice, suitability and guidance on your proposal. Choose from the relevant opportunity below and follow the application instructions step by step.
- Advancing Renewables Program (ARP)
Development, demonstration and pre-commercial deployment projects.
Read more - Industrial Energy Transformation Studies Program
In October 2020, the Australian Government announced $2.47 billion in funding for measures that aim to lower energy prices, reduce emissions and boost the economy.
Read more - Innovation Fund
Emerging Australian technologies & businesses that can accelerate Australia’s transition to a renewable energy economy.
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These funding opportunities are no longer accepting applications. Successful projects will be publicly announced at a later date and when available, can be found by visiting our newsroom.
- Future Fuels Fund
The Future Fuels Fund aims to reduce barriers to businesses and fleets to choose new vehicle technologies in the road transport sector.
Read more - Research and Development
Renewable energy technologies that will increase commercial deployment within Australia.
Read more - Renewable Hydrogen Deployment Funding Round
ARENA is providing up to $70 million in funding to support the acceleration of hydrogen in Australia through the Renewable Hydrogen Deployment Funding Round.
Read more - Renewable Energy Venture Capital Fund (REVC)
REVC fosters skills and management capability. It encourages investment in innovative Australian renewable energy companies to strengthen their chance of success.
Read more - Commercialisation of R&D Funding Initiative Pilot
This initiative has been designed to be delivered in conjunction with the CSIRO’s ON Prime program.
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These funding opportunities are no longer accepting applications. Click on the relevant opportunity to learn more about the program and its successful applicants, or stay up-to-date with information about our Projects and Knowledge Bank.
- System Security
ARENA is allocating up to $7 million of funding towards activities focused on the provision of power system security and strength services from innovative methods or technologies that are non-traditional sources of those services.
Read more - Addressing Solar PV End-of-Life Issues and Lowering Solar PV Cost
Supporting R&D to address end-of-life issues for solar PV panels, as well as lowering their cost.
Read more - Short Term Forecasting Funding Round
Activities focused on 5-minute ahead self-forecasting for wind and solar farms operating in the NEM.
Read more - Distributed Energy Resources
Pilot projects and studies to integrate distributed energy resources into the electricity system.
Read more - Demand Response
Managing electricity supply during extreme peaks.
Read more - Large-Scale Solar
Supporting further cost reduction in large-scale solar PV.
Read more - Renewable Hydrogen for Export
Developing a potential renewable energy export supply chain, centred around hydrogen and related carrier materials.
Read more - Solar Research & Development
Reducing the cost and improving the efficiency of solar PV.
Read more - Industry and Researcher Collaboration
Supporting collaboration between industry and the research sector focused on innovative renewable energy technologies that integrate renewable energy into networks, buildings and industrial processes.
Read more - Solar Research Excellence
Promoting excellence in solar research and build on Australia’s reputation for delivering world-leading photovoltaic and concentrating solar thermal technologies.
Read more - International Engagement Program
Supporting Australian representation and access to global forums, which are dedicated to creating and sharing knowledge on renewable energy research, deployment, markets, policies and regulations.
Read more - Emerging Renewables Program
Supporting a broad range of development, demonstration and early stage deployment projects to lower the cost and increase the use of renewable energy technologies in Australia.
Read more - Regional Australia’s Renewables
Supporting trials of renewable energy solutions, including hybrid systems, in regional and remote locations with the aim of increasing the use of these technologies for power generation once they become affordable.
Read more - Accelerated Step Change Initiative (ASCI)
Supporting exceptional, breakthrough projects that were not otherwise eligible under existing ARENA funding programs.
Read more - The Australian Centre for Renewable Energy (ACRE)
ACRE was established in 2009 to promote the development, commercialisation and deployment of renewable energy and enabling technologies and improve their competitiveness in Australia.
Read more - Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism
ARENA assumed responsibility for projects under the following programs managed by the former Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism.
Read more - Australian Solar Institute
The Australian Solar Institute (ASI) operated from August 2009 before being merged into ARENA on 31 December 2012. ASI developed a portfolio approaching $450 million in value from the initial $150 million, supporting over 350 solar researchers across more than 120 projects.
Read more - Post Fellowship Doctorate
The Post Fellowship Doctorate is a legacy funding program.
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Recently funded projects
Tesla Virtual Power Plant
With the support of the South Australian Government, Tesla and electricity retailer Energy Locals are developing South Australia’s Virtual Power Plant.
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Alice Springs Future Grid Project
The Alice Springs Future Grid project will focus on addressing barriers to further renewable energy penetration in the local electricity network.
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Project GERI Feasibility Study
The Geraldton Export-Scale Renewable Investment (GERI) Feasibility Study will explore the potential for developing a green hydrogen and ammonia production supply chain.
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Gridded Renewables Nowcasting Demonstration over South Australia
Solcast will develop a proof of concept demonstration of a forecasting tool which will track and predict renewable energy output over South Australia in real time.
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The Hazer Process: Commercial Demonstration Plant
The Hazer Commercial Demonstration Plant will demonstrate Hazer’s proprietary hydrogen production technology, which converts biogas from sewage treatment into hydrogen and graphite.
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