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Efficient, affordable solar cells born in Sydney garage
Published 2020
The low cost of solar panels from affordable solar cells is transforming the way we generate electricity, to drive prices down even further.Flexible grid connection could reduce rooftop solar constraints
Published 2020
ARENA announced $2.09 million in funding to SA Power Networks to trial a new approach to integrating rooftop solar with the grid.Australian startup leading the way on next generation solar cells
Published 2020
ARENA announced funding to SunDrive to advance the commercial development of their solar manufacturing process in Australia.Efficient, Low-Cost, Eco-Friendly Solar PV Recycling Technology Interim Dissemination Report
Published 2023
This Report outlines achievements from phase 1, including modelling and experimental studies conducted, establishment of lab-scale pyrolysis and chemical leaching prototypes, development of advanced numerical models used to support the prototype design and reactor optimisation.Indo Island Shift
Published 2016
In 2014 Indonesia passed laws that promise to radically change its energy mix. In a little over eight years, 23 per cent of the nation’s electricity must be sourced from renewable sources.New SolShare technology breaking down solar barriers
Published 2020
ARENA announced funding to Allume to deliver their rooftop solar pilot project with The Salvation Army and Green Peak Energy.Media Release: South Australian zinc mine to be converted into Australia’s first compressed air facility for renewable energy storage
Published 2019
On behalf of the Australian Government, The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $6 million in funding to Hydrostor Australia Pty Ltd for Australia’s first energy storage project using compressed air.- Download PDF (119 KB) Media Release: South Australian zinc mine to be converted into Australia’s first compressed air facility for renewable energy storage
SA Power Networks inverters promise flexible solar exports
Published 2020
SA Power Networks inverters capable of responding to signals from the grid will empower customers to sell more of their excess solar power.Solar and batteries powering Brisbane classroom
Published 2018
Brisbane high school students are being taught in Australia’s first solar & battery powered portable classroom as renewable classrooms expands to QLD.Highly Efficient & Low Cost Photovoltaic-Electrolysis System
Started 2018
Photovoltaic-electrolysis (PVE) is a promising approach to produce renewable hydrogen for export from sunlight and water.Embracing disruption: How we’re moving from innovation to a reborn energy system
Published 2017
ARENA's reception at Parliament House hosted Chief Scientist Alan Finkel and Energy and Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg as well as energy leaders.Australia’s most renewable suburbs
Published 2017
Which are Australia's most renewable suburbs? As a nation we are wild for the power of the sun. Australia boasts 1.7 million homes with solar panels.Report: ACAP Public Dissemination Report 2017
Published 2018
The objective of the collaboration is to significantly accelerate PV technology development, beyond that achievable by Australia/US individually, by leveraging past and current funding and by combining with lead US institutes through the Australia US Institute for Advanced Photovoltaics.- Download PDF (7 MB) Report: ACAP Public Dissemination Report 2017
Lowering the Cost of High Efficiency Silicon Solar Panels
Started 2014
The Lowering the Cost of High Efficiency Silicon Solar Panels project will reduce the impact of defects & impurities in the solar panel production process.Advanced Surface and Contact Technologies Improving Solar Cells
Started 2014
The Advanced Surface & Contact Technologies Improving Solar Cells project will develop cell process technologies to improve silicon solar cell surfaces.Industry Ready N-Type Silicon Solar Cells
Started 2011
The Industry Ready N-Type Silicon Solar Cells project successfully increased the amount of energy a solar cell can convert from sunlight.High Efficiency, Multi-Junction CPV Solar Cells
Started 2012
The High Efficiency, Multi-Junction CPV Solar Cells project is developing virtual germanium (Ge) and germanium-tin (Ge-Sn) on silicon wafers.DC Solar Rooftop Electricity Retailer Report #2
Published 2019
In this report, DC Power Co considers these and several other important learnings from its journey since the completion of the CSF campaign, so that all stakeholders can benefit from this experience.A Pilot-Scale Plant for the Production of Solar Antireflection Coatings
Published 2015
This report details the construction and operation of a pilot-scale manufacturing facility for an innovative anti-reflection (AR) coating that can be used on solar panels.