SETuP – Lessons Learnt Report – Remote Community Engagement
Published 2019
The Solar Energy Transformation Program (SETuP) is operating in some of the most remote parts of the Northern Territory and during early conception, SETuP’s architects recognised the importance of effective engagement with the Aboriginal people living on that land.ANU STORES – An Atlas of Pumped Hydro Energy Storage
Published 2019
This project is entitled Short Term Off-River Energy Storage (“ANU STORES”). The aim is to substantially reduce barriers to pumped hydro energy storage.Stability enhancing measures for weak grids study – Final Report
Published 2024
This final project report documents the outcomes of the three parallel investigations: Weak Grids Classification and Test-bed Development, Grid-Strengthening-based Solutions: SynCons and GFMIs, and Internal Control of Wind and Solar Farms.
A Commercially Viable Application of Electricity Storage for Australia’s National Electricity Grid
Published 2017
This report details how the Intelligent Storage for Australia’s Grid project plans to pilot GridCredits and a battery storage control module.White Gum Valley Project Market Acceptance Report
Published 2018
The White Gum Valley Project is installing and analysing models for shared ownership of solar electricity generation and battery storage.My Energy Marketplace Lessons Learnt 3
Published 2021
This Report details the Lessons Learnt at the mid-point of the Project covering such topics as 'who owns data', tariff comparison learnings, cost sensitivity and device retrofitting, and the impact of solar inverter remote disconnection regulations in SA.Stakeholder update from ARENA Chair Martijn Wilder AM
Published 2016
As the new Chair of ARENA, I wanted to take the opportunity to write to you on behalf of the new ARENA Board. We have already conducted our first meeting, in what was a substantive and productive session. We wish to acknowledge the work of the previous Board, and thank its Chairman Greg Bourne and
$7 million funding initiative for system security
Published 2018
ARENA launched a $7 million funding initiative which aims to tackle how to deliver grid stability and security services with renewable energy technologies.ARENA Insights Newsletter Edition #7
Published 2019
This month we’re putting the spotlight on projects working to create renewable energy solutions in remote locations. The following hybrid and redeployable solar projects are establishing reliable and affordable solutions for communities and businesses that would otherwise be dependent on diesel…
New renewable focussed energy retailer open for business
Published 2016
A new energy retailer is entering the Australian market and pioneering a groundbreaking business model. It will empower consumers to reduce their power usage and potentially use more renewable energy. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and SBCVC have backed a $5 million Southern Cross…
Off the grid independence for Rottnest Island
Published 2017
The $6.51 million off the grid project is being carried out by Hydro Tasmania with support from the ARENA and the Rottnest Island Authority.Energy knowledge is power for consumers and industry
Published 2023
Information about how each of your appliances, heaters and coolers consume electricity, can provide answers to some simple but important questions.ARENA’s ‘DEIP’ Dive into distributed energy
Published 2018
Distributed energy resources - the uninspiring industry name for the customer owned technologies transforming the energy system.ARENA Insights Newsletter Edition #3
Published 2018
To round out 2018, edition 3 of ARENA Insights highlights the knowledge shared across a range of portfolios including distributed energy resources, demand response, large scale solar, bioenergy, off-grid, pumped hydro and international engagement.
Ground Source Systems – Yanderra Shallow Geothermal-Solar Systems Demonstration – Lessons Learnt 3
Published 2024
This report documents some of the key lessons learnt over the life of the Geothermal-Solar system demonstration.Report: Pro Analytics Final Report and Cost Benefit Analysis
Published 2021
This end of project report shares insights on ProaAnalytics' project outcomes. In addition, the report provides a cost-benefit analysis to determine the most affordable and fit-for-purpose combination of forecasting technologies for solar-PV farms.-
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Heat Pump Project Interim Report
Published 2023
The project has now installed and commissioned the heat pump at the meat processing facility.deX Project Progress Report October 2019
Published 2019
deX is a digital platform that allows electricity networks to coordinate the increasing volume of distributed energy resources in the electricity grid.deX Project Progress Report July 2020
Published 2020
This report outlines the deX software application suite, product feature development and ability to scale the platform and partnerships.