ARENA’s perfect score in Large Scale Solar, 12 from 12
Published 2017
12 from 12: ARENA’s perfect score in Large Scale Solar Every large scale solar plant supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) in its ground-breaking solar competitive round will now become a reality after NSW’s White Rock Solar Farm became the twelfth and final development…
Electric vehicles next in line for rooftop solar
Published 2018
Could electric vehicles be charged with solar panels built into the roof of the car? Hyundai and Kia think it is possible.New community consultation guidelines for large scale solar projects
Published 2015
Independent market research company Ipsos has produced best practice community consultation guidelines for proposed large scale solar projects. Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) CEO Ivor Frischknecht said the reports would be an invaluable resource for establishing and maintaining commun…
Media Release: First co-located solar and battery connected to grid in FNQ
Published 2018
The first big solar and big battery storage to be connected to the grid has started providing power to Far North Queensland homes and businesses.-
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Rooftop solar passes two million milestone
Published 2018
Australia’s renewable energy sector has passed another milestone, with new data showing more than two million households have installed rooftop solar.Kidston ground-breaking shows bright future for Aussie solar
Published 2017
The Sunshine State’s big solar boom is continuing with the first of six Queensland solar farms to be funded through ARENA’s competitive large-scale solar round now underway. ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht joined Queensland’s Energy Minister Mark Bailey, project owner and developer Genex and pr…
First co-located solar and battery connected to grid in FNQ
Published 2018
ARENA provided $17.4 million to the Lakeland Solar and Storage project on the Cape York Peninsula, near Cooktown, 240 kilometres north-west of Cairns.Guide to Local Procurement – Nyngan Solar Plant
Published 2014
This report details the delivery of a utility scale solar project requires supply of equipment and materials from numerous specialty and commodity suppliers.NSW’s solar bonanza about to become reality
Published 2017
Three big solar projects in NSW supported by the ARENA are set to begin construction within weeks after getting the financial green light.Peak Demand Reduction Using Solar and Storage
Started 2017
The Peak Demand Reduction using Solar and Storage project has successfully demonstrated a reduction in peak demand for deferring network augmentation.Solar power in India: what a lightbulb moment
Published 2017
Helping to deliver solar power in India and steering the $200m CEFC Innovation Fund, this Sydney-sider is privy to the latest technologies and ideas.Presentation: Barcaldine Remote Community Solar Farm
Published 2018
This presentation was given by Andrea Sutera from Elecnor at the ARENA Insights Forum on 30 November 2018. The presentation outlined how Barcaldine Solar Farm has provided network benefits to a fringe-of-grid area in northern Queensland.
How much solar energy are Australians using?
Published 2019
How much solar energy are Australians using? AEMO's report says the average level of demand across the NEM dropped to the lowest level since 2002.Characterising and Forecasting Grid Connected Solar Energy
Started 2011
The Forecasting Grid Connected Solar Energy project helps increase understanding of the amount of solar energy used in the Australian electricity network.Characterising and Forecasting Grid Connected Solar Energy
Published 2016
The project aimed to significantly increase the amount of intermittent solar power used for electricity generation by developing tools.Karratha Airport Solar Public Impact Report
Published 2018
This report reviews the performance of the cloud prediction and battery technology used to manage electricity flow to Karratha Airport & Horizon Power grid.Guide to Materials Delivery – Nyngan Solar Plant
Published 2014
This report identifies the opportunities for cost reduction in the optimisation of material delivery to the Nyngan Solar Plant.
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