Project proposals show shrinking cost of big solar
Published 2016
The latest step in an ARENA program to support the construction of large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in Australia has shown how quickly the cost of building new plants is falling as momentum in the sector builds. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) large-scale solar PV com…
Aust Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics – Annual Report 2022
Published 2023
This is the 10th annual Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) report, with activities supported by the Australian Government through ARENA.Media release: ARENA launches $15 million funding round to address solar panel end-of-life issues and increase efficiency
Published 2019
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced up to $15 million in funding to support research that aims to address end-of-life issues for solar PV panels, as well as increasing their efficiency and lowering their cost.-
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The incredible potential of Ultra Low-Cost Solar in Australia
Published 2023
ARENA has today brought together some of Australia’s heavy hitters in the solar space to launch its white paper on the incredible potential of ultra low-cost solar.NT study finds reliable way to feed extra solar PV into the grid
Published 2015
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today released a study that shows how up to 10MW of extra solar photovoltaic (PV) could be installed in the Alice Springs grid without adversely affecting supply stability. ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht said this additional PV would make a sizeable dif…
Shared solar and storage could deliver more for households
Published 2015
ARENA is providing $112,400 support for Moreland Energy Foundation Limited (MEFL) to investigate a model for shared solar photovoltaic (PV) generation.Solar Hybrid Fuels
Started 2012
The Solar Hybrid Fuels project recognises that concentrating solar energy could be used to make high value liquid fuels and electricity.Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) – 10-year public dissemination report
Published 2024
The Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) 10-year public report on its first decade and impact on the solar industry.Low-cost recycling technology for solar PV
Published 2023
What happens to solar panels when they reach the end of their working life? A new report has some important, recycling answersCitizen Utilities
Published 2018
This report has been compiled to identify the potential application for increasing the uptake of solar PV in strata residential developments Australia wide.Development of Novel Water-Based Materials for Commercial Organic Photovoltaics
Started 2011
This project is a study of research and development of solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies to develop novel water-based materials.Driving Increased Efficiency and Reliability in Silicon Photovoltaics Final Report
Published 2021
This is the Final Project Report for the ANU Project, Driving Increased Efficiency and Reliability in Silicon Photovoltaics – From Ingots to Modules.Vast Solar Port Augusta Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Project
Started 2023
The Vast Solar Port Augusta Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Project involves the construction of a 30 MW / 288 MWh CSP plant.ARENA to test market for concentrated solar thermal projects
Published 2017
ARENA is seeking industry information in exploring how concentrated sunlight could generate reliable, affordable renewable energy with built-in storage.Printing Solar Cells – A Manufacturing Proposition for Australia
Published 2021
This project developed new materials and solar cell designs with enhanced performance that significantly improve the efficiency and durability of organic photovoltaic solar cells.Media Release: Another giant step for large-scale solar at Broken Hill
Published 2017
Just off the Barrier Highway, a new “big” Australian landmark is on the cusp of completion with the installation of the final solar panel at the Broken Hill Solar Plant.-
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Storage solution to enhance rooftop PV
Published 2014
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced $445,000 funding for Reposit Power (Reposit) to trial an on-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) energy storage and trading system. ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht said the new technology would allow consumers to gain more value from their roofto…
Maximising Solar PV with Phase Change Thermal Energy Storage
Started 2016
The Maximising Solar PV with Phase Change Thermal Energy Storage project developed a low cost, material for industrial & commercial refrigeration markets.Weipa 6.7MW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Farm
Started 2014
The Weipa solar farm in Queensland shows the advantages of consistent, clean and cost-effective renewable energy for Australia’s off-grid mining industry.Media Release: New laboratory to increase confidence in solar
Published 2017
CSIRO is set to increase confidence in large scale solar by more accurately predicting how different solar photovoltaic (PV) systems will perform on Australian shores.-
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