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Energy Yield of Photovoltaic Power Systems
Started 2012
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Yulara Solar Project
Started 2014
The Yulara Solar Project integrates 1.8 MW of solar photovoltaics (PV) into the existing power system at the Yulara Resort, near the iconic Uluru.Fact sheet: Historic day for Australian solar as 12 new plants get support
Published 2017
Once completed, the 12 project supported ARENA’s large scale solar funding round are expected to triple the amount of renewable energy Australia produces from solar farms, providing a significant boost to jobs and economic development.-
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Wind and solar farm completed at Emu Downs
Published 2018
The Emu Downs Wind and Solar Farm, a 48-turbine farm that was constructed in Western Australia in 2006, stands on a site featuring two wind resources.$350m to kick start new large-scale solar projects
Published 2015
At least four, and as many as 10, new large-scale solar farms will be built across Australia with the help of $350 million in new funding initiatives announced today by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). ARENA today marked the start of…
Rewired podcast – Solar pioneer breaks down his game-changing invention
Published 2021
RayGen founder Dr John Lasich has taken solar from “witchcraft or alchemy” into the cheapest form of energy generation in history.ARENA and friends take over the corridors of power
Published 2017
Renewable energy experts and fans attended a summit hosted by ARENA in Canberra. Speakers including Alan Finkel and Audrey Zibelman shared their vision.Media Release: ARENA’s CEO to step down after six years
Published 2018
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced its Chief Executive Officer Ivor Frischknecht will step down at the end of his second term.-
Download PDF (114 KB) Media Release: ARENA’s CEO to step down after six years
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Solar Research & Development
Funded 2017
ARENA is accepting applications for its Research & Development Program focussing on early stage research in solar photovoltaics.Media Release: World first to combine big solar and storage
Published 2017
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.-
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HOT renewables for big industries
Published 2016
Did you know Australian manufacturers use 400,000,000 gigajoules (GJ) of gas every year to heat water, provide heat to produce steam, for drying, in ovens or as a chemical feedstock?Upconversion of The Solar Spectrum for Improved Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
Published 2014
A report on how the process of photochemical upconversion could be applied to solar cells, in order to boost their light harvesting efficiency.Thermal energy: Can MGA fill a battery gap?
Published 2022
MGA Thermal energy storage (TES) has received a lot of attention as a potential solution. Read more about this innovative project.Paving the way for concentrated solar thermal in Australia
Published 2018
ARENA released a report outlining how concentrated solar thermal technology could be a commercially viable form of dispatchable renewable energy.Presentation: The Role for Solar Thermal in a Sustainable Future
Published 2017
The Role for Solar Thermal in a Sustainable Future by Wes Stein, Chief Solar Research Scientist, CSIRO at ARENA's Innovating Energy Summit.Vast Solar – Public Dissemination Report
Published 2015
A report on the Vast Solar 1U Validation and Performance Modelling for 1.2MWth Solar Array with High Temperature Receiver and Integrated Thermal Storage.Synthesis of Organic Photovoltaic Materials using Continuous Flow Methods
Started 2011
This project is a study of research and development of solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies to develop continuous flow methodologies.Australian Involvement in the IEA PV Power Systems
Started 2013
A study of solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies to enhance Australian involvement in the International Energy Agency PV power systems, and solar heating and cooling implementing agreements.New Materials and Architectures for Organic Solar Cells
Started 2010
Organic solar cells are widely viewed as having significant potential for delivering low cost solar photovoltaic (PV) power.Report: Advanced Surface and Contact Technologies for Industrial Silicon Photovoltaics
Published 2017
The Australian National University (ANU) and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have completed a three-year project with one of the world's leading commercial solar cell manufacturers, TRINA Solar, and solar cell equipment manufacturer, Tempress.-
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