Large-scale solar
Updated 2021
Large-scale solar (LSS) is probably best known as a solar farm, which can generate anywhere from hundreds of kilowatts to thousands of megawatts of solar power.
Thermal Energy Storage Systems with High Temperature Phase Change Material
Started 2011
This project is a study of research and development of enabling technologies to investigate high performance thermal energy storage systems.Analysis of Potential for Liquid Metal Heat Transfer
Started 2011
No further information is currently available.
Development of a State of the Art Solid Particle Receiver CST System
Started 2011
No further information is currently available.
Spectral Beam Splitting for Improving Energy Conversion Efficiency
Started 2012
No further information is currently available.
Wizard Power Big Dish Upgrade
Started 2012
No further information is currently available.
Thermionic Emissions from MAX Phase Materials
Started 2012
No further information is currently available.
Model Predictive Control of Thermal Components
Started 2012
No further information is currently available.
Improving the Accessibility of the System Advisor Model
Started 2012
The Improving the Accessibility of the System Advisor Model project acknowledges that there is a range of approaches to modelling concentrating solar thermal power (CSP) systems.
These include the projection of CSP system performance and economics, which is an ongoing area of international resear…Potential Network Benefits of CST Power
Started 2012
In recent years, network costs have been the largest part of overall electricity cost increases in the National Electricity Market (NEM). This is mostly due to the need to build more electricity network infrastructure, such as poles and wires, to meet Australia’s increasing demand for power.
Di…Generation Investment and Policy Support Frameworks
Started 2013
This project is a study of research and development of enabling technologies to provide theoretical framework and analysis tools for facilitating high solar generation penetrations in Australia’s electricity industry.Capacity Improvement and Flow Balancing of CST Heating/Cooling System
Started 2019
The project will modify Echuca Regional Health’s existing rooftop concentrated solar thermal (CST) system.Converting Sunlight Innovation Challenge
Started 2018
This project supports Australian participation in the Mission Innovation Converting Sunlight Innovation Challenge.Investigation of Aluminium Alloys
Started 2013
No further information is currently available.
UNSW – A chemical treasure hunt: how new materials could produce ultra-efficient solar cells
Published 2017
Over the past decade or so, improvements in the efficiency of mass-produced silicon cells have caused the cost of solar to plummet.Cool change for air conditioning, refrigeration
Published 2019
ARENA is providing $2 million for Glaciem Cooling Technologies to demonstrate its refrigeration, thermal energy storage and heat transfer technologies.Report: Towards Ultimate Performance Commercial Silicon Solar Cells Project Results & Lessons Learnt
Published 2020
The Ultimate Performance Silicon Solar Cells project recognises that new solar cell structures and production processes have the potential to further reduce the cost and increase the performance of commercial photovoltaic (PV) solar cells.-
Download PDF (678 KB) Report: Towards Ultimate Performance Commercial Silicon Solar Cells Project Results & Lessons Learnt
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ARENA passes $2 billion funding milestone
Published 2023
Just months after celebrating the 10th anniversary of its foundation, ARENA has passed another major milestone.Hybridisation of Concentrated Solar Thermal with Carbon Capture and Storage
Published 2015
This project demonstrated concentrated solar thermal systems (CST) providing the complete heat requirement for CO2 capture, by continuous absorption of CO2 in the absorber, intermediate storage of the CO2 rich solvent in a vessel as an alternative to thermal storage, followed by regeneration of t…
New research highlights Australian solar thermal opportunities
Published 2014
The Australian Solar Thermal Energy Association (AUSTELA) has released the results of an ARENA supported investigation into Australia’s solar thermal prospects. Research was provided by the University of Technology Sydney’s Institute for Sustainable Futures. The study was also supported by th…