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Smart battery inverters bolster system strength
Published 2021
Transmission operator Powerlink has completed a project finding emerging smart battery inverter technology can help to build system strength.Distributed Energy Resources Hosting Capacity Study
Started 2018
The hosting capacity study project aims to demonstrate issues faced by Australian distribution networks in maintaining security and quality of supply.Report: Australia’s Bioenergy Roadmap
Published 2021
This report identifies the role that the bioenergy sector can play in Australia’s energy transition and in helping Australia to further reduce emissions.- Download PDF (5 MB) Report: Australia’s Bioenergy Roadmap
Media release: Repurposing Broken Hill mine for renewable energy storage using compressed air
Published 2022
ARENA announced it has conditionally approved $45 million in funding to construct a 200 MW / 1600 MWh fuel-free energy storage facility.- Download PDF (136 KB) Media release: Repurposing Broken Hill mine for renewable energy storage using compressed air
Report: Energy Australia Demand Response Project Performance January 2019
Published 2019
This knowledge share report represents the evolution of the EnergyAustralia DR journey since beginning this programme and performance outcomes of the past three ARENA Activation Tests (AT1, AT2 and AT3).- Download PDF (834 KB) Report: Energy Australia Demand Response Project Performance January 2019
Hornsdale Wind Farm Stage 2 FCAS Trial
Started 2017
The Hornsdale Wind Farm Stage 2 FCAS Trial project intended to increase the value delivered by renewable energy in Australia.International Energy Agency’s Bioenergy Program
Started 2014
The International Energy Agency's Bioenergy Program project involves Bioenergy Australia extending its participation in the International Energy Agency’s Bioenergy program.Media release: Consumer smart energy tool to assist households in reducing energy bills
Published 2023
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $929,000 in funding to Solar Analytics to develop an online consumer smart energy tool called “Solar Maximiser” (the Tool) that provides households with an economic assessment of potential consumer energy resources (CER) investment decisions.- Download PDF (295 KB) Media release: Consumer smart energy tool to assist households in reducing energy bills
National Energy Simulator Feasibility Study
Started 2019
AEMO & CSIRO is undertaking the National Energy Simulator Feasibility Study to develop a simulation system of Australia’s energy systems.Consumer Energy Systems Providing Cost-Effective Grid Support
Started 2016
The Consumer Energy Systems Providing Cost-Effective Grid Support (CONSORT) project was developed and demonstrated in Bruny Island, Tasmania.Machine-Learning-Based Forecasting of Distributed Solar Energy Production
Started 2012
The ANU lead a project to develop techniques for forecasting the generation of electricity from distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.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.Report: Australia’s Off-Grid Clean Energy Market Research Paper
Published 2017
This research paper was commissioned by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to provide an overview of the off-grid and fringe-of-grid renewable energy market in Australia to assist market entrants and established participants obtain a broader appreciation of this emerging market.- Download PDF (8 MB) Report: Australia’s Off-Grid Clean Energy Market Research Paper
Coober Pedy Hybrid Renewable Project Second Year Performance
Published 2019
The Coober Pedy Hybrid Renewable Project commenced commercial operations on 1 July 2017 and is the exclusive supplier of power to the town in South Australia.Can Tasmania be ‘the battery of the nation?’ It’s an idea that holds a lot of power
Published 2017
Hydro Tasmania and ARENA have funded studies into whether expanding pumped hydro can create a battery of the nation, meeting Australia's storage needs.Formula E electric car racing gets an edge
Published 2019
There is good news for Formula E electric car racing fans bored of Formula 1’s predictable finishes and worried about wasted fuel and carbon emissions.REWIRED Episode 5 – The town that says yes. Dubbo Solar farm podcast transcript
Published 2017
REWIRED Episode 5 - The town that says yes. Dubbo Solar farm podcast transcript.- Download PDF (169 KB) REWIRED Episode 5 – The town that says yes. Dubbo Solar farm podcast transcript
Australian Involvement in the IEA PV Power Systems
Started 2013
A study of solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies to enhance Australian involvement in the International Energy Agency PV power systems, and solar heating and cooling implementing agreements.