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Australia’s first renewable powered mine and township
Published 2014
ARENA announced funding for a ground-breaking two-phase project in far north Queensland.Solar solution for remote community
Published 2014
ARENA today announced $4.6 million for an $11.9 million renewable energy project, set to deliver benefits for a remote Aboriginal community in Queensland.Report: Maximising Solar PV with Phase Change Thermal Energy Storage
Published 2019
This project involved developing and successfully demonstrating a new low cost phase change material (PCM) thermal energy storage technology which used optimal control to integrate with solar PV, maximising the electricity cost savings to the end user.-
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Report: ARENA’s Large-Scale Solar Program: A look at Levelised Cost of Energy
Published 2018
This report has provided a first look at some key values and assumptions that influence the LCOE of the LSS projects.-
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Annual Report extract: Insights from ARENA’s large scale solar round
Published 2018
Summary - ARENA provided $91.7 million funding to 12 LSS projects through a competitive funding round.-
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Heat pump solution to reduce emissions in the poultry industry
Published 2022
ARENA announced $318,000 in funding to Ground Source Systems to demonstrate a full-scale solar PV and ground-source heat pump system, with gas backup.Tools for Design and Scale-up of Solar Thermochemical Reactors
Started 2013
The Tools for Design and Scale-up of Solar Thermochemical Reactors project will produce the basic knowledge needed to design solar thermochemical reactors.Testing Facility for Storing Heat from Solar Energy
Started 2011
This project established a world class facility to test newly-developed high temperature storage systems & technologies operating at up to 900 degrees Celcius.Feasibility Study for Perenjori 20MW Dispatchable Solar Tower
Started 2014
The Perenjori 20MW Dispatchable Solar Tower project is a feasibility study into the construction of a 20 MWe solar thermal power station in Perenjori, WA.Improving Solar Thermal Receivers for Reduced Heat Loss
Started 2014
This project investigated novel configurations of tube banks for central tower receivers, including bladed concepts & incorporating the use of active airflow techniques.Promoting Use of Solar Cooling and Heating in Australia (PUSCH)
Started 2016
This project is about capacity building and knowledge sharing, to support the Australian building industry to adopt solar cooling and heating technologies.Development of Hybrid Solar Thermal Reactors for Materials Processing
Started 2012
No further information is currently available.
Development of Combined Cycle Using Solar Reformed Gas
Started 2012
This Development of Combined Cycle Using Solar Reformed Gas project aims to demonstrate technical & economic feasibility of a combined cycle power plant.Better Modelling of Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Plants
Started 2011
This project is a study of research and development of solar thermal technologies to investigate better modelling of concentrated solar thermal power plants.High Temperature Stainless Steels for Concentrated Solar Power
Started 2012
This project is a study of research and development of solar thermal technologies to investigate and develop new high temperature alloys for concentrated solar thermal receivers for solar power towers.ARENA Insights Spotlight: Dr Doojin Vak from CSIRO
Published 2019
Dr. Doojin Vak from CSIRO discusses the drivers, challenges and opportunities for photovoltaic research and development in Australia.
ARENA Insights Spotlight: Dr Brett Hallam from UNSW
Published 2019
Dr. Brett Hallam from UNSW, discusses the drivers, challenges and opportunities for photovoltaic research and development in Australia.
Media Release: Research to enable Australian solar thermal
Published 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced the results of an investigation, supported by $179,965 of ARENA funding, into solar thermal power integration with the National Electricity Market (NEM).-
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Global award a ‘testament’ to Australian solar research
Published 2023
An Australian team of researchers has won recognition for its pioneering work on solar cells.ANU STORES – 100% Renewable Electricity in Australia
Published 2018
An hourly energy balance analysis is presented of the Australian National Electricity Market in a 100% renewable energy scenario, in which wind and photovoltaics (PV) provides about 90% of the annual electricity demand and existing hydroelectricity and biomass provides the balance.