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Substitution of Niche-Market PV Production Tools with Cost-Effective Consumer-Electronics
Started 2020
This project aims to reduce the cost of solar PV manufacturing by using low-cost consumer electronics.Large-Scale Solar Round
Funded 2015
In line with ARENA’s investment priorities and part of ARP, this competitive funding round aimed to support further cost reduction in large-scale solar PV.Emu Downs Solar Farm
Started 2016
The Emu Downs Solar Farm project is one of 12 projects supported by ARENA to increase experience in planning and building large scale solar PV.Report: Hydrogenated Bifacial Perl Silicon PV Cells with Laser Doping and Plated Contacts
Published 2021
This report details the successful outcomes of three ARENA projects to develop the next generation high-efficiency solar cell, based on the three key technologies developed in these projects: laser doping, advanced hydrogenation, and simultaneous bifacial plating.- Download PDF (218 KB) Report: Hydrogenated Bifacial Perl Silicon PV Cells with Laser Doping and Plated Contacts
ARENA’s big solar push sees first project signing
Published 2016
The first funding agreement in the Australian’s Renewable Energy Agency’s ground-breaking program to drive down the cost and accelerate the rollout of big solar has been signed today. The new agreement commits up to $8.9 million of ARENA funding towards Genex’s $126 million Kidston Solar Proj…
Low-Cost Integration of On-Site Solar PV for Large-Scale Industrial Heat Supply
Started 2022
The Low-Cost Integration of On-Site Solar PV for Large-Scale Industrial Heat Supply will develop a method to reduce the balance-of-system solar PV costsReport: Development of Novel Hydrogen Trapping Techniques for Breakthrough Si Casting and Wafering Technologies
Published 2019
This report discusses the project results and lessons learnt to date for the UNSW Project, Development of Novel Hydrogen Trapping Techniques for Breakthrough Si Casting and Wafering Technologies.- Download PDF (741 KB) Report: Development of Novel Hydrogen Trapping Techniques for Breakthrough Si Casting and Wafering Technologies
Fact sheet: Project Marinus Initial Feasibility Report
Published 2019
This Report presents the outcome of the initial feasibility study, and conveys the findings of the analysis undertaken on a second Bass Strait interconnector.- Download PDF (1 MB) Fact sheet: Project Marinus Initial Feasibility Report
South Australian zinc mine to be converted into Australia’s first compressed air facility for renewable energy storage
Published 2019
ARENA has today announced $6 million in funding to Hydrostor Australia Pty Ltd for Australia’s first energy storage project using compressed air.Brimbank council makes a splash with renewable aquatic centre
Published 2021
The $60 million Brimbank council renewable aquatic centre development will add renewable energy technologies to efficient building designs.Home renovation show with focus on renewables and efficiency
Published 2019
A new home renovation web series is asking whether it is better to renovate an old home, or demolish it and rebuild from the ground up.Four charts that show the future of battery storage
Published 2017
We're leading the growth and commercialisation of battery storage in Australia by funding the ESCRI battery; the world's second biggest lithium-ion battery.University of Queensland testing platform to speed up renewable commissioning
Published 2022
UQ’s Platform for Solar Farm Pre-commissioning study is looking to streamline the commissioning process for large scale renewables.ANU students prepare for 2021 transcontinental solar car race
Published 2020
Thirty students from Australian National University are building a car to tackle next year’s desert solar car race from Darwin to Adelaide.Media Release: $160 million 60 MW Kennedy Park wind, solar and battery hybrid reaches financial close in Queensland
Published 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced $18 million in funding for the $160 million Kennedy Park wind, solar and battery project, based in North Queensland.- Download PDF (136 KB) Media Release: $160 million 60 MW Kennedy Park wind, solar and battery hybrid reaches financial close in Queensland
Media Release: $160 million 60 MW Kennedy Park wind, solar and battery hybrid reaches financial close in Queensland
Published 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced $18 million in funding for the $160 million Kennedy Park wind, solar and battery project, based in North Queensland.- Download PDF (136 KB) Media Release: $160 million 60 MW Kennedy Park wind, solar and battery hybrid reaches financial close in Queensland
Media Release: Hydrogen gives new life to Toyota’s Altona car manufacturing plant
Published 2019
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced funding for Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited to start the transformation of part of its decommissioned car manufacturing plant in Altona Victoria into a renewable energy hub to produce green hydrogen for transport.- Download PDF (159 KB) Media Release: Hydrogen gives new life to Toyota’s Altona car manufacturing plant
Media Release: Renewable mining project raises the global bar
Published 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced $20.9 million support for a 10.6 MW solar PV installation with storage at the DeGrussa Copper Mine in Western Australia.- Download PDF (283 KB) Media Release: Renewable mining project raises the global bar
Solar R&D Round 3 Information Session Q&A Results
Published 2017
Solar R&D Round 3 Information Session Q&A Results.- Download PDF (83 KB) Solar R&D Round 3 Information Session Q&A Results