Media Release: Cool solution for renewable refrigeration
Published 2019
An innovative new cooling technology developed in South Australia will be trialled at food, agriculture and tourism businesses to help reduce their energy costs and emissions from heating and cooling.-
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Decarbonising the meat industry using heat pump technology
Published 2022
ARENA announced $838,000 in funding to Hardwick Processors to install a 1 MW (thermal) demonstration scale heat pump and upgrade its electrical supply system.2016 Annual Report – Advanced Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics
Published 2017
This is the fourth annual ACAP report also incorporating that of the Australia–US Institute for Advanced Photovoltaics (AUSIAPV), supported by the Australian Government through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
Advanced Surface and Contact Technologies for Industrial Silicon Photovoltaics
Published 2017
The Australian National University managed a project to develop a suite of key cell process technologies to improve the surface of silicon solar cells.2014 Annual Report – Advanced Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics
Published 2015
This report covers the period from 1 January to 31 December 2014. As well as setting up the broad framework for collaboration on an international scale, both AUSIAPV and ACAP have moved very quickly to establish a high profile within the international research community.
2015 Annual Report – Advanced Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics
Published 2016
This report covers the period from 1 January to 31 December 2015. As well as setting up the broad framework for collaboration on an international scale, both AUSIAPV and ACAP have moved very quickly to establish a high profile within the international research community.2017 Annual Report – Advanced Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics
Published 2018
The objective of the collaboration is to significantly accelerate PV technology development, beyond that achievable by Australia/US individually, by leveraging past and current funding and by combining with lead US institutes through the Australia US Institute for Advanced Photovoltaics.2013 Annual Report – Advanced Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics
Published 2014
This is the first annual report of the Australia-US Institute for Advanced Photovoltaics (AUSIAPV), which has been supported by the Australian Government through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for an initial eight year period.
2019 Annual Report – Advanced Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics
Published 2020
This is the seventh annual ACAP report, with ACAP activities supported by the Australian Government through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).2020 Annual Report – Advanced Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics
Published 2021
This is the eighth annual Advanced Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) report, with activities supported by the Australian Government through ARENA.2018 Annual Report – Advanced Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics
Published 2019
This is the sixth annual ACAP report also incorporating that of the Australia–US Institute for Advanced Photovoltaics (AUSIAPV).Lateral Optimisation of Dye-Sensitised Thin Film Photovoltaics
Started 2013
This project is a study of research and development of solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies to develop lateral optimisation of dye-sensitised thin film photovoltaics.2021 Annual Report – Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics
Published 2022
This is the ninth annual Advanced Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) report, with activities supported by the Australian Government through ARENA.Optimising Concentrated Solar Thermal Operation
Started 2012
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Media Release: ARENA’s large-scale solar round attracts serious interest
Published 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has received 77 eligible expressions of interest (EOIs) for its $100 million large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) competitive round which was announced on 9 September 2015.-
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How to Significantly Reduce the Costs Associated With Commercial PV Devices
Published 2015
A key objective of this project was to bring down the costs for photovoltaics. This led to the requirement to find alternatives to the use of silver and expensive silicon wafers.PV-Mate Photovoltaic Modules for the Australian Environment
Published 2018
PV-MATE aimed to design PV modules to maximise their effectiveness in Australia, proving modules tailored specifically for Australian conditions.Media Release: First panels installed at Australia’s biggest solar plant
Published 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency today celebrated a major milestone with the installation of the first solar panels at AGL’s large-scale solar plant in Nyngan, NSW.-
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CSIRO Roadmap points to big energy storage gap
Published 2023
A CSIRO roadmap, supported by ARENA funding, finds renewable energy storage must expand massively and diversify if Australia is to achieve net zero by 2050.ARENA launches $15 million funding round to address solar panel end-of-life issues and increase efficiency
Published 2019
ARENA announced up to $15 million to support research that addresses end-of-life issues for solar PV panels, increasing their efficiency and lowering costs.