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Vast Solar Leadership in the CSP Sector Report
Published 2019
This report presents an overview of Vast Solar’s technical achievements and contributions to the CSP sector.Submission: ARENA submission to the AEMC’s 5 Minute Settlement Rule Change Determination
Published 2018
This submission outlines key characteristics of emerging renewable energy generation technologies, storage technologies, and demand response as relevant to the rule.-
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New scheme proposed for solar households
Published 2021
The proposed changes to the rules that govern Australia’s electricity market aim to better manage the growing volume of energy from solar homes.DER Funding Announcement A
Published 2018
ARENA Funding Announcement. Demonstration projects improving network hosting capacity of DER-
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‘Embrace Equity’: International Women’s Day 2023
Published 2023
For International Women's Day 2023, ARENA asked women working in renewables to reflect on their roles and their ideas on how the industry can 'Embrace Equity".Industry Development Opportunities from Developing Concentrating Solar Thermal Power in Australia
Published 2019
This study focuses on the potential for Australian businesses to engage in the CST value chain in the provision of key components and services.Media Release: Tracking clouds for smoother solar energy delivery
Published 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced $442,000 funding for Fulcrum3D to further develop an advanced cloud tracking system.-
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BT Imaging – Learnings from a BT Imaging Pty Ltd ARENA Funded Project
Published 2023
This report covers the lessons learnt through the BT Imaging LIS-M1 Solar Module Inspection System Project which involved the development of the LIS-M1 solar module inspection tool and its trial deployment in a number of commercial and laboratory applications. The Project aimed to test the utility of the Lis-M1 in assessing the quality of solar PV modules and identifying defects that affect the degradation of solar PV modules over time.Silicon to Solar Phase 1: Market Assessment Report
Published 2023
This report details the role of PV in achieving net zero targets, PV market projections for 2030 and 2050, and PV supply and technology options across the value chain.Media Release: Proving the case for solar and storage suburbs
Published 2017
A groundbreaking residential battery storage trial is now up and running in the Western Australia suburb of Alkimos, supported by $3.3 million funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).-
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Applications open for Renewable Energy Founder Forum
Published 2022
Startups in the renewable energy sector are invited to submit pitches to the third annual Renewable Energy Founder Forum.Media Release: Tourism hotspot to boost renewable energy use
Published 2017
Rottnest Island, the holiday destination in Western Australia famous for its annual swim and unique fauna, is set to boost its use of renewable energy.-
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Report: Cloud detection and prediction for maximising solar PV utilisation in off-grid hybrid power systems
Published 2017
The project aimed to develop a product that would enable solar farm operators to accurately predict changes in photovoltaic (PV) output due to cloud coverage 1-20 minutes ahead of time.-
Download PDF (1 MB) Report: Cloud detection and prediction for maximising solar PV utilisation in off-grid hybrid power systems
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Report: Cloud detection and prediction for maximising solar PV utilisation in off-grid hybrid power systems
Published 2017
The project aimed to develop a product that would enable solar farm operators to accurately predict changes in photovoltaic (PV) output due to cloud coverage 1-20 minutes ahead of time.-
Download PDF (1 MB) Report: Cloud detection and prediction for maximising solar PV utilisation in off-grid hybrid power systems
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Moree Solar Farm starts feeding into the grid
Published 2016
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) today welcomed the news that the Moree Solar Farm in Northern New South Wales had successfully achieved first generation. Moree Solar Farm, developed by Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), is now feeding 56…
Report: 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.-
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Report ASTRI Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute Public Dissemination 2021
Published 2022
This report covers the work undertaken by the ASTRI in 2021 including its role in facilitating commercial uptake of solar thermal within Australia. It details the technology development activities , such as sodium receiver design and development, thermal energy storage integration and evaluation, and heliostats.-
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Media Release: Historic day for Australian solar as 12 new plants get support
Published 2017
Twelve new large-scale solar PV plants are set to be constructed across Australia, tripling the amount of energy produced from big solar.-
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What are renewable energy zones, and why do they matter?
Published 2020
Access to places with the greatest potential (renewable energy zones) is being held back by limited network connections. ARENA is helping present solutions.