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Councils ready to lead on electric vehicles
Published 2018
Councils ready to lead - Could electrifying the cars and trucks used by councils be a way to kick-start our local electric vehicle industry?Producing Advanced Drop-In Fuels for Australia
Started 2013
A feasibility study into a pre-commercial biofuels plant that converts inedible plant material into a bio-crude oil similar to traditional fossil crude.
Long Duration Energy Storage Trials in Remote Microgrids
Started 2023
Learn more about a long duration energy storage trial in regional Australia.Renewable Hydrogen Deployment Funding Round
Funded 2020
ARENA is providing up to $70 million to support the acceleration of hydrogen in Australia through the Renewable Hydrogen Deployment Funding Round.Driving force: Could electric vehicles reshape the grid?
Published 2023
Long-time ARENAWIRE readers may remember funding announced in July 2020 for a “batteries on wheels” electric vehicle project. The Realising Electric Vehicle-to-Grid Services (REVS) trial in Canberra attracted $2.73 million of ARENA funding. Run by ACT power company ActewAGL, the trial investigat…
Media Release: Harnessing the elements for combined off-grid renewables
Published 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency today announced $18.5 million of support for a renewable energy, diesel hybrid project at Coober Pedy in South Australia.- Download PDF (314 KB) Media Release: Harnessing the elements for combined off-grid renewables
Report: South Australian Smart Network Project Lessons Learnt 2
Published 2022
This is the second lessons learnt report for the SA Smart Network project. While the project is still at a relatively early stage, the experience gained to date in deploying such a novel product in the real-world has provided insights that are already proving valuable for the rest of the project.- Download PDF (351 KB) Report: South Australian Smart Network Project Lessons Learnt 2
A Roadmap for Decarbonising Australian Alumina Refining
Published 2022
This report considers the technical, commercial and market implications for emerging low emissions alumina refining.Battery of the Nation: Getting pumped about 4800MW of potential hydro in Tasmania
Published 2018
Tasmania’s is one step closer, with an initial study finding 14 new pumped hydro sites that could deliver a potential 4800MW of new capacity.REWIRED Episode 2 – Moon power and marijuana rumours. Griffith Solar farm podcast transcript
Published 2017
REWIRED Episode 2 - Moon power and marijuana rumours. Griffith Solar farm podcast transcript.- Download PDF (145 KB) REWIRED Episode 2 – Moon power and marijuana rumours. Griffith Solar farm podcast transcript
A-Lab Impact Report 2018
Published 2019
The A-Lab Impact Report 2018 ARENA’s details ARENA's achievements and the innovative thinking it has brought to the energy sector in 2018.Industry ETI Establishment Phase
Started 2020
The Industry ETI Establishment Phase project aims to design and establish the foundations for the Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative (ETI).Scaling Up Environmental Upgrade Agreements Across Australia
Started 2019
The Scaling up Environmental Upgrade Agreements Across Australia project will see the Better Building Finance program expand into NSW and SA.The cheap, abundant substance that could revolutionise how we store energy
Published 2017
ARENA funding is pushing the boundaries of battery storage as UoW researchers work on sodium-ion batteries to power a Sydney Water treatment plant.Australian team surpasses solar efficiency target
Published 2023
In an era of rapid climate change three factors have dominated the race to deliver solar electricity: solar cell efficiency; combined manufacturing, deployment and operational costs; and a very short timeframe.Horizon Power Business Model Pilot Phase 1
Started 2017
The Horizon Power project is a pilot to test the commercial viability of delivering decentralised, high penetration renewable energy to Australian towns.Solar poetry
Published 2016
The AGL Broken Hill solar plant was opened only last year. But, already, the idea of solar power is so entwined in the frontier town’s identity that enthusiastic locals are making art and writing poetry about electricity generated by the sun.Sustainability in sports stadiums – powering the AFL scoreboard
Published 2018
Clubs around the country are taking sustainability in sports stadiums seriously by installing solar panels to reduce energy bills.DEIP Dynamic Operating Envelopes Workstream: Outcomes Report
Published 2022
This report aims to inform future considerations by industry, governments, market bodies and regulators in the energy sector.