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Harnessing the power of consumer energy
Published 2018
ARENA has announced a major initiative that will see the whole-of-the-energy industry working together to harness the potential of consumer owned energy.Media Release: Harnessing the power of consumer energy
Published 2018
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced a major new initiative that will see the whole-of-the-energy industry working together to harness the potential of consumer owned energy.-
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Media release: Powering Regional and Remote Australia with Renewable Hydrogen
Published 2020
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $2.6 million in funding to Horizon Power to build Australia’s first remote microgrid using renewable hydrogen generation in Denham, Western Australia.-
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Port Gregory Microgrid Knowledge Sharing Final Report
Published 2022
This Report provides insights into the construction and operation of the Prot Gregory Microgrid. The Port Gregory Microgrid comprises a 2.5MW wind farm, 1MW solar farm, and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) incorporating 2x 2.2MVA back-to-back inverters and 0.5MWh battery, providing transient stability and generation smoothing functionality.Regional Australia’s Renewables (RAR) Industry Program Guidelines
Published 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) was established on 1 July 2012 under the Australian Renewable Energy Agency Act 2011 (Cth) (ARENA Act) with a remit to improve the competitiveness and increase the supply of renewable energy in Australia.-
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deX: buy and sell electricity
Published 2017
deX is a new way to buy and sell electricity in Australia. just like there is a way to buy stock in a company or rent your apartment.EDITORIAL – Hydrogen: Time may have finally come for the fuel of the future
Published 2018
A jobs-rich resources boom could be on the horizon, as global efforts to decarbonise create new markets for renewable Australian hydrogen.Securing our energy future
Published 2017
Why did the South Australian blackout of 2016 happen? Could it happen again? And what should we be doing to ensure our safe energy future?One stop shop for renewables mapping data
Published 2014
ARENA today announced up to $2.1 million funding for National ICT Australia (NICTA) to develop an online national renewable energy mapping platform.Financial derivatives market for renewable generation and grid scale storage
Published 2020
ARENA announced $845,000 in funding to Renewable Energy Hub to help create new financial products and a new trading marketplace platform.Plotting next steps in distributed energy transformation
Published 2021
New research shows that improvements to the way consumer-owned energy assets connect with each other and the grid will be needed.Green light given to construct Queensland pumped hydro plant
Published 2021
Australia’s first pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) system in 37 years is set to begin construction as Genex Power reaches financial close on its Kidston Stage 2 PHES project.Media release: Financial derivatives market for renewable generation and grid scale storage
Published 2020
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $845,000 in funding to energy market advisory firm Renewable Energy Hub to help create new financial products and a new world-first trading marketplace platform for renewable energy.-
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Media Release: ARENA supports innovative off-grid hybrid power solution
Published 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced $410,000 funding to support an exciting feasibility study into a portable hybrid solar-diesel power plant.-
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Media release: Green light given to construct Queensland pumped hydro plant
Published 2021
Australia’s first pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) system in 37 years is set to begin construction as Genex Power reaches financial close on its Kidston Stage 2 PHES project.-
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Designing the tools for a more resilient national energy grid
Published 2023
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $499,744 in funding for Monash University to investigate oscillation issues in Australia’s national energy grid. The $1.3 million project will develop a tool to help identify the root causes …
Media Release: Snowy 2.0 feasibility study released
Published 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is pleased to welcome the feasibility study for Snowy 2.0 released today.-
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Snowy 2.0 feasibility study released
Published 2017
ARENA committed $8 million in grant funding to support Snowy Hydro’s $29 million feasibility study into the pumped hydro expansion.Latest ARENA footprint facts
Published 2015
We’ve just updated our end of financial year technology and financial impact numbers. We’ve now supported 42 projects to completion, and have another 190 active projects. Our largest technology investment area is solar but our project support spans the breadth of renewable energy and enab…