ARENA’s large-scale solar round attracts serious interest
Published 2015
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has received 77 eligible expressions of interest (EOIs) for its $100 million large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) competitive round which was announced on 9 September 2015. ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht said the round, which was designed to bring down c…
APVI – Silicon to Solar – Detailed and Overview Reports
Published 2024
Report into the photovoltaic (PV) solar supply chain and options for use in manufacturing from the Australian Photovoltaics Institute (APVI).Demonstrate Higher Efficiency Third Generation Photovoltaics
Started 2012
The Demonstrate Higher Efficiency Third Generation Photovoltaics project aims to increase the efficiency of one type of third generation solar cell.ARENA-Funded Cutting Edge Research in Photovoltaics
Published 2019
This report provides a snapshot of the projects and their ongoing research activities. These projects received ARENA R&D funding from round three.Driving Increased Efficiency and Reliability in Silicon Photovoltaics
Started 2017
The Driving Increased Efficiency and Reliability in Silicon Photovoltaics project will identify power loss in silicon PV technology in the production chain.Report: Impact of Shading and Cell Variance on Module Power
Published 2018
We have quantitatively studied the impact of partial shading and cell variance on module power.-
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Cost Assessment of Hydrogen Production from PV and Electrolysis
Published 2016
The roadmap aims to define the research, development and demonstration priorities to establish and foster an industry using solar thermal technologies.Silicon to Solar Plan: Australia’s manufacturing opportunities
Published 2023
Australia is a hub of solar PV expertise and a producer of many key raw materials, so what would it take to become a major manufacturer and supplier of solar panels?Media Release: $20 million funding for solar PV’s next great leap forward
Published 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced a $20 million funding round to propel solar photovoltaic (PV) research and development.-
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Media Release: $20 million funding for solar PV’s next great leap forward
Published 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced a $20 million funding round to propel solar photovoltaic (PV) research and development.-
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New interactive map sheds light on Australian solar power
Published 2014
ARENA is pleased today to highlight a new solar map website, which tracks the contribution of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in Australia’s energy mix and provides a guide to the location and capacity of PV installations across the country. Live solar PV map ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht sai…
Integrated Solar PV Roofing – Project Results and Lessons Learnt
Published 2016
This project aimed to develop low cost building integrated photovoltaic roofing for residential & commercial applications on Australian buildings.So hot right now: ANU at the cutting edge of solar thermal
Published 2018
With its chilly winters, Canberra isn’t a place you associate with high temperatures. But at the ANU, researchers are turning up the heat on solar thermal.Report: ARENA Insights Spotlight: Dr Brett Hallam from UNSW
Published 2019
Dr. Brett Hallam from UNSW, discusses the drivers, challenges and opportunities for photovoltaic research and development in Australia.-
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New laboratory to increase confidence in solar
Published 2015
CSIRO is set to increase confidence in large-scale solar by more accurately predicting how different solar PV systems will perform on Australian shores.Solar Power Plant Two: Phase 1
Started 2023
RayGen has developed a new approach to solar generation and long-duration energy storage. Today, the National Electricity Market energy grid is comprised of ~25% variable renewable energy generation through solar and wind. These generation sources are an important step for the country’s decarbo…
Voyages Ayers Rock Resort set to share solar know-how
Published 2015
One of Australia’s most iconic resort destinations will soon be powered by the desert sun, with enough solar photovoltaic (PV) panels installed to meet a third of the peak power needs at the Voyages Ayers Rock Resort. The Yulara Solar project will integrate 1.8 MW of renewable energy into the…
Cool solution for renewable refrigeration
Published 2019
ARENA announced $2 million in funds to Glaciem to demonstrate the value of integrating thermal energy storage with renewable energy into applications.