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Port Augusta Solar Thermal Generation Feasibility Study Project Definition Report
Published 2014
A report that summarises the technological feasibility of solar thermal power generation, including hybridised and standalone options for Port Augusta.Solar Thermochemical Hydrogen R&D Midterm Activity Nov 2020
Published 2020
This report describes progress in this project's development of cost-effective hydrogen production using a solar thermochemical process, a solar thermal beam-down collector and new catalyst materials.Characterisation of Light Distribution within Silicon Solar Cells
Started 2013
This project is a study of research and development of solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies to investigate light distributions within various types of solar cells.Battery storage set to strengthen South Australian grid
Published 2017
The world’s largest battery storage ‘virtual power plant’ is set to land in South Australia, boosting grid stability, reducing power price volatility and supporting renewable energy. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has conditionally committed up to $5 million funding for AGL…
Collinsville Solar Thermal Power Station Knowledge Sharing Report 6
Published 2014
The report details the operating philosophy, expected monthly generation profiles, estimates of the annual production, capacity factor & plant availability.Presentation: Solar Enablement Initiative – Distribution State Estimation
Published 2019
Olav Krause presented the Solar Enablement Initiative presentation at the Insights Forum, discussing how the project can support electricity distribution.Lessons for Improving the Fabrication of Thermionic Device Using Advanced Ceramics
Published 2014
Research on ways to improve the efficiency of materials for converting heat directly to electricity for Concentrated Solar Thermal technology.Photovoltaic-Powered Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diode Water
Started 2013
No further information is currently available.
Media Release: Pumped hydro storage could breathe new life into old mines
Published 2017
ARENA is providing $4 million support towards a feasibility study into the construction of a 330 MW pumped storage hydroelectric power plant at the disused Kidston Gold Mine in North Queensland.-
Download PDF (377 KB) Media Release: Pumped hydro storage could breathe new life into old mines
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COP26 – What are Aussie startups saying?
Published 2021
The ARENA Talks virtual conference was broadcast live into Australia’s pavilion at COP26 in Glasgow, with contributions from the ARENA CEO.Eliminating Material Quality Barriers to Low Cost, Very High Efficiency Solar Cells and Modules
Published 2018
This project developed a range of new methods and tools for identifying, quantifying, and eliminating defects in silicon photovoltaics, ranging across the entire value chain, from the silicon ingots, to wafers, cells and modules.Integrating Concentrating Solar Thermal Energy into the Bayer Alumina Process
Published 2022
This report shares lessons related to the final stages of the project. The project has established a path to progressively integrate three complementary concentrating solar thermal (CST) energy technologies.Waste Biomass to Renewable Hydrogen Midterm Activity December 2020
Published 2020
This report describes progress to date in demonstrating, at a prototype scale, the production of hydrogen from waste biomass using solar thermal energy to reduce the amount of electricity required in the process.CSIRO – ASTRI Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute – Public Dissemination report
Published 2024
CSIRO's ASTRI annual report into solar thermal research in Australia.Metal-Assisted Chemical Etching of Sliver Solar Cells
Started 2012
This project is a study of research and development of solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies to develop high efficiency mono-crystalline thin-silicon solar cells.Media Release: ARENA prioritises grid integration, hydrogen and reducing industrial emissions under new renewable energy plan
Published 2019
ARENA today launched its new Investment Plan that sets out three new priority areas to further improve the competitiveness of renewable energy technologies and increase the supply of renewable energy in Australia.-
Download PDF (89 KB) Media Release: ARENA prioritises grid integration, hydrogen and reducing industrial emissions under new renewable energy plan
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ARENA prioritises grid integration, hydrogen and reducing industrial emissions under new renewable energy plan
Published 2019
ARENA launched its new Investment Plan that sets out three new priority areas to further improve the competitiveness of renewable energy technologies.ASTRI Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute Public Dissemination Report
Published 2019
The Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute (ASTRI) is a consortium of leading Australian research institutions collaborating to help manage the transition to a low carbon energy system, as well as positioning Australia as a global leader on CST.The role of green hydrogen and ultra-low cost solar in Australia’s superpower vision
Published 2024
ARENA CEO Darren Miller shares how green hydrogen and ultra-low cost solar will make Australia a renewable energy superpower.