Solar PV R&D
Updated 2021
As a major source of renewable energy in Australia, even small improvements to the technology in solar photovoltaic (PV) cells can translate into large gains as more solar PV panels are installed on rooftops and in solar farms across the nation.
Residential rooftop solar with battery storage a step closer
Published 2015
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced $3.3 million funding for Synergy to trial a combination of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) with battery storage at a new housing development in Alkimos Beach, north of Perth in Western Australia. ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht said the mod…
Media Release: Harnessing clean drinking water using solar power
Published 2018
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced an Australian-first trial of drinking water systems that produce clean drinking water drawn directly from the air using solar power.-
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Australian first project combines wind and solar to produce more reliable renewable energy
Published 2016
Australia’s first large-scale solar farm to be co-located with wind turbines will be built near Canberra, in a development that promises more reliable, cheaper renewable energy. A 10 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant will be built adjacent to the existing Gullen Range Wind Farm, laying the groun…
ASTRI Milestone 12 Report
Published 2018
The Australian Solar Thermal Research Initiative (ASTRI) is an eight-year, $87 million international research collaboration.World first to combine big solar and storage
Published 2016
A world-leading project in far north Queensland is set to combine big battery storage and big solar to supply solar power after sundown and during peak usage times. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is providing $17.4 million funding support for Conergy to build and operate a 10.8 MW (…
Harnessing clean drinking water using solar power
Published 2018
ARENA today announced an Australian-first trial of drinking water systems that produce clean drinking water drawn directly from the air using solar power.Historic day for Australian solar as 12 new plants get support
Published 2016
Twelve new large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plants are set to be constructed across Australia, tripling the amount of energy produced from big solar. The 12 projects have been chosen as part of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) multi-million dollar large-scale solar round. The…
Fast Response Dispatchable Thermal Storage for High Temperature CSP
Started 2012
No further information is currently available.
ARENA-backed Sunswift takes line honours at World Solar Challenge
Published 2013
The next generation of world leading University of NSW (UNSW) solar researchers driving the University’s Sunswift solar car took third place in the Michelin Cruiser Class of the 2013 World Solar Challenge. The Sunswift team is backed by the UNSW node of the ARENA-supported ‘Australia-US Insti…
Media Release: Australian first project to harness sun, wind and batteries
Published 2017
A world-leading project combining solar, wind and battery storage will be built near Hughenden in North Queensland, delivering renewable energy on demand.-
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Photothermal Absorption Spectrometer for Cost Reduction in PV Materials
Started 2019
The Photothermal absorption spectrometer for cost reduction in PV materials project will accelerate solar photovoltaic (PV) research.ARENA supports another solar world record
Published 2016
A new solar cell configuration developed by engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has pushed sunlight-to-electricity conversion efficiency to 34.5% – establishing a new world record for unfocussed sunlight.
Submission: ARENA submission to the Stand-alone Power Systems Review Draft Report
Published 2019
This submission seeks to draw your attention to the recently published Australian Concentrating Solar Thermal (CST) Industry Roadmap , prepared with grant funding from ARENA, which provides information relevant to the Stand-alone Power Systems review.-
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Senate Order for entity contracts listing relating to the period 1 January 2018 – 30 June 2018
Published 2018
Senate Order for entity contracts listing relating to the period 1 January 2018 - 30 June 2018.-
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High Efficiency Very Low Thermal Budget Silicon Solar Cells
Started 2012
No further information is currently available.
Pumped hydro storage could breathe new life into old mines
Published 2015
ARENA is providing $4 million support towards a feasibility study into the construction of a pumped storage hydroelectric power plant.Nuts about renewable energy
Published 2013
Studies into producing renewable energy from almond waste and the potential for concentrated solar thermal technologies will share in more than $117,000 in Emerging Renewables Program funding announced today. The Almond Board of Australia will receive about $32,000 in Emerging Renewables funding…
Collinsville Solar Thermal Power Station Solar Yield Report
Published 2014
An assessment report on the solar thermal/gas hybrid plant energy production.Media Release: Construction begins on Australia’s largest solar power station
Published 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today congratulated AGL Energy Limited on breaking ground on the construction phase of the Nyngan Solar Plant.-
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