Concentrated solar thermal
Updated 2021
Concentrated solar thermal (CST) is a solar energy technology that uses sunlight to generate heat.
Economic opportunities from silicon to solar
Published 2023
ARENA announced a $541,640 grant to the Australian PV Institute (APVI) to examine opportunities in Australia for solar PV supply chains.Hybridisation of Concentrated Solar Thermal
Started 2012
The Hybridisation of Concentrated Solar Thermal project involved investigated using CST energy in a post-combustion carbon dioxide capture process..Solar Thermal Research Hub
Started 2009
The Solar Thermal Research Hub project involved CSIRO constructing Australia’s largest solar thermal research hub at the CSIRO National Solar Energy Centre.Solar Air Turbine Systems
Started 2010
The Solar Air Turbine Systems project aims to develop and test the components of the world’s most powerful solar air turbines.Leading renewables-mining project pushes forward
Published 2015
The first of 34,080 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels have been installed at Australia’s largest renewables mining project in central Western Australia.Presentation: Silicon Solar Cells: Australian Role in Present Low PV Costs & Lower Future Costs
Published 2017
Silicon Solar Cells: Australian Role in Present Low Costs and in Lower Future Costs by Martin Green.Thermal Evaporation of High Efficiency Solar Cells
Started 2013
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Report: The Generator Operations Series: Large-Scale Solar Operations
Published 2021
This is the first of a series of reports on the operations of large-scale solar (LSS) projects in Australia. By using granular data provided by a number of LSS projects funded by ARENA and the CEFC, the series will deep dive into real world operational successes and barriers the projects faced.-
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There are 22,000 possible sites for pumped hydro storage in Australia
Published 2017
Professor Andrew Blakers has identified a rich bounty of sites suited for pumped hydro storage. That's good news for renewable energy in Australia.Australian solar pioneer forges ahead with global technology
Published 2016
A ground-breaking, Australian-grown technology able to produce low-cost renewable energy is set to continue its journey to commercialisation with new funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). ARENA is providing Victorian company RayGen with a $2.9 million recoupable grant towards …
Media Release: NT study finds reliable way to feed extra solar PV into the grid
Published 2017
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.-
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Driving Increased Efficiency and Reliability in Silicon Photovoltaics – From Ingots to Modules
Published 2019
This report discusses the project results and lessons learnt to date for the ANU Project, Driving Increased Efficiency and Reliability in Silicon Photovoltaics – From Ingots to Modules.Investigating solar thermal
Published 2014
ARENA is partnering with natural gas and electricity provider, Alinta, and the South Australian Government to undertake a $2.3 million study into solar thermal power generation at Port Augusta. Media release – ARENA commits $1 million for solar thermal study in South Australia
Solar Supercritical Organic Rankine Cycle
Started 2012
The Solar Supercritical Organic Rankine Cycle project demonstrated the system’s ability to provide 24/7 electricity using integrated solar thermal.Kogan Creek Solar Boost Project
Started 2011
The Kogan Creek Solar Boost Project set out to install a 44 megawatts of concentrating solar power (CSP) at a coal-fired Kogan Creek Power Station.Solar Gasification Using Renewable Energy
Started 2012
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Hybrid Concentrating Solar Thermal Systems
Started 2012
The Hybrid Concentrating Solar Thermal Systems project demonstrated successful design, integration & operation of a solar heat building system.Solar Power Plant Phase 1
Started 2020
The Raygen Solar Power Plant Phase 1 project aims to develop and commercialise a utility-scale solar and storage technology in Australia.RayGen Solar Power Plant Demonstration
Started 2021
The Solar Power Plant project will demonstrate and validate the performance and cost of RayGen’s innovative solar-plus-storage technology.