ARENA selects 22 large-scale solar projects to take next step
Published 2016
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced the short-list of projects invited to progress to the next stage of its $100 million large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) competitive round. ARENA CEO, Ivor Frischknecht, said the expression of interest (EOI) phase had attracted strong…
UNSW – Final Dissemination Report – Recycling Technology for Silicon Photovoltaic Panels
Published 2023
This project will develop a highly efficient low-cost closed-loop recycling system to recover valuable metals and silicon from EoL PV panels. It will leverage inter-disciplinary research expertise in metallurgy (pyro-/hydro-metallurgy), PV, off-gas/wastewater treatment, and collaboration with ene…
ARENA Insights Newsletter Edition #11
Published 2019
Edition eleven of ARENA Insights shines a spotlight on the researchers who are changing the dynamics of photovoltaic R&D in Australia through innovation and international collaborations.Modelling and Applications of Advanced Thermal Storage Materials
Started 2012
This project is a study of research and development of enabling technologies to model and apply advanced thermal storage materials.Solar to power more than 30 remote NT communities
Published 2014
Remote communities in the Northern Territory (NT) will reap the benefits of solar power thanks to a $55 million project funded by ARENA.New small-scale solar thermal demonstration project underway
Published 2014
ARENA joined Parliamentary Secretary for Industry the Hon Bob Baldwin MP at the official opening of a solar thermal demonstration plant at the Wallsend Pool in Newcastle today. The Granite Power and the University of Newcastle’s project aims to increase the efficiency of solar thermal generatio…
Pilot of Rooftop CST and CPV-T Solar Energy Systems
Started 2011
Urban roofs could be better used with the development of a rooftop solar energy product that generates thermal, not electrical, energy suitable for heating and cooling buildings.
Chromasun was partnering with the Futuris Group of Companies to develop and establish an Australian pilot manufacturi…
High Efficiency Solar Thermal Power Using Allam Cycle
Started 2014
The High Efficiency Solar Thermal Power Using Allam Cycle project builds on CSIRO’s existing solar work in high temperature and high pressure power cycles.Media Release: Solar rolling out in Northern Territory off-grid communities
Published 2018
Remote communities from the Tiwi Islands to the South Australian border are set to be connected to solar power as construction begins on the next phase of the $59 million Solar Energy Transformation Program (SETuP) project.-
Download PDF (124 KB) Media Release: Solar rolling out in Northern Territory off-grid communities
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ARENA Insights Spotlight: Professor Kylie Catchpole from ANU
Published 2019
Professor Kylie Catchpole from ANU, discusses the drivers, challenges and opportunities for photovoltaic research and development in Australia.
Media Release: Investigating remote solar thermal power
Published 2017
ARENA today announced $450,000 funding for Abengoa to conduct a feasibility study into a solar thermal power station in remote Western Australia.- Download PDF (90 KB) Media Release: Investigating remote solar thermal power
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ARENA sharpening its focus as it tackles next steps in energy transition
Published 2019
ARENA launched its 2019 investment priorities in a bid to sharpen its investment focus. ARENA funding will be directed towards three investment priorities.Improved High-Temperature Receivers for Dish Concentrators
Started 2012
This project focused on improving the efficiency of solar thermal receivers, with an emphasis on dish concentrators.Fabrication of Thermionic Device using Advanced Ceramics
Started 2010
This project created a working prototype of a device called a thermionic energy converter.Novel Concepts for Low Cost Small Heliostats in Remote Installations
Started 2014
The Novel Concepts for Low Cost Small Heliostats in Remote Installations project developed a heliostat optimised for regional and remote areas of Australia.Optimisation of Central Receivers for Advanced Power Cycles
Started 2011
The project aimed to develop an ‘Integrated Central Receiver System Model’ capable of optimising the design of both the heliostat field and solar receiver for high-temperature CSP systems. The project also investigated the quality and durability of heliostat components and established a life cycl…
Advanced Steam-Generating Receivers
Started 2010
The Advanced Steam-Generating Receivers project was a collaboration between CSIRO and international company Abengoa Solar.CSP Pilot Plant
Started 2014
This CSP Pilot Plant project explores the commercial potential of concentrating solar thermal technology to produce cheaper reliable energy.Roadmap for CST Power Generation in Australia
Started 2017
No further information is currently available.
Roof-Mounted Hybrid CST System
Started 2011
This ANU project aims to develop and commercialise an improved roof-mounted hybrid solar concentrator PV/thermal (CPVT) system
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