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Networks Renewed
Started 2016
The Networks Renewed project seeks to increase renewable energy by paving the way for small-scale solar photovoltaic pv & battery storage installations.Report: 1-A060: Development and Commercialisation of High Efficiency Silicon Solar Cell Technology
Published 2017
The focus of the ARENA 1-060 project has been the development and commercialisation of new technology capable of achieving high efficiency silicon solar cells at low cost.- Download PDF (822 KB) Report: 1-A060: Development and Commercialisation of High Efficiency Silicon Solar Cell Technology
Low-Cost >30% Efficient Silicon Photovoltaic Solar Cells Achieved Through Singlet Fission
Started 2022
The project aims to improve the efficiency of silicon solar cells through integration of a molecular singlet fission layer.MGA Thermal to demonstrate a fresh approach to energy storage
Published 2022
ARENA has today announced $1.27 million in funding for MGA Thermal to help demonstrate their innovative thermal energy storage technology.Report: Residential Solar PV + Battery (Hybrid Energy Service) Pilot July 2015 – June 2017
Published 2018
The purpose of this report is to share the outcomes from Ergon Energy Retail’s residential solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery (Hybrid Energy Service) pilot.- Download PDF (2 MB) Report: Residential Solar PV + Battery (Hybrid Energy Service) Pilot July 2015 – June 2017
Media Release: Ayers Rock Resort powers industry innovation through solar leadership
Published 2017
A newly-completed solar project near iconic Uluru in Australia’s red centre is proving how onsite renewable energy is cleaner and cheaper than alternative sources of energy for many remote businesses and consumers.- Download PDF (241 KB) Media Release: Ayers Rock Resort powers industry innovation through solar leadership
Hydrogen deal unites Australian innovation with German expertise
Published 2023
Joint funding deal aims to stimulate innovation and cut costs around renewable hydrogen production for both Australia and Germany.Big solar: time to shine
Published 2015
Australia’s solar resource is the envy of many other nations and increasingly the energy source of choice for households. There are now more than 1.44 million households receiving energy from a rooftop solar PV system (1). At the larger end of the market, Australia’s solar sector is step…
How do solar panels work in apartments?
Published 2017
How do solar panels work in apartments? The White Gum Valley social housing apartments operate with 19.6 kW of solar panels and 40 kWh battery capacity.Report: Site Mobilisation – Nyngan Solar Plant
Published 2017
The majority of the key learnings involved in site mobilisation were driven by identifying and engaging regional companies to provide the site mobilisation services.- Download DOC (522 KB) Report: Site Mobilisation – Nyngan Solar Plant
Collinsville Solar Thermal Power Station Initial Plant Assessment Report
Published 2013
A report on the gas supply study and the preliminary environmental assessment report.Collinsville Solar Thermal Power Station Knowledge Sharing Report 4
Published 2014
This report details the Collinsville Solar Thermal Power Station environmental, regulatory assessment, planning & network transmission line relocation.Report: 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.- Download PDF (376 KB) Report: Integrating Concentrating Solar Thermal Energy into the Bayer Alumina Process
Addressing Solar PV End-of-Life Issues and Lowering Solar PV Cost
Funded 2019
ARENA is providing up to $15 million to support R&D to address end-of-life issues for solar PV panels, as well as lowering their cost.Investing in Australia’s net zero future
Published 2021
ARENA will tackle emissions in the energy-intensive aluminium and steel industries, while continuing to support the electricity transition and hydrogen.ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht addressing R&D funding launch
Published 2016
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced nine cutting edge research and development (R&D) projects to be supported through its latest Industry-researcher collaboration R&D funding round. An announcement was made earlier today: R&D-industry collaboration bringing…
Report: Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) Enabler Final
Published 2022
This report shares information and lessons learnt from the Building Integrated PV Enabler Project.- Download PDF (384 KB) Report: Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) Enabler Final
Media Release: Wave, solar and energy storage combine forces to power WA island
Published 2017
Could a mix of renewable energy completely and independently power Garden Island off the coast of Perth, Western Australia?- Download PDF (371 KB) Media Release: Wave, solar and energy storage combine forces to power WA island
ARENA Insights – Thermal Energy Storage Summit
Published 2022
The presentations and panel discussion focused on the role of TES in supporting the decarbonisation of industrial heat processes, with specific insights on the technologies available on the market, the challenges related to the broad adoption of TES and potential ways to overcome these challenges and support the industry.