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New testing platform could fast-track large scale grid connections
Published 2022
ARENA announced funding to UQ to develop & test a platform that will help speed up the process of connecting large scale renewable projects.Help us shape Hydrogen Headstart
Published 2023
ARENA wants hydrogen industry and stakeholders to help create a transformative scale up of Australia’s renewable hydrogen capacity.Business Renewables Centre Australia raises speed limit on renewable energy transition
Published 2022
How an ARENA-backed business collaboration far exceeded its goals, and the lessons it learnt along the way.Proving solar benefits at the edge of Australian grids
Published 2016
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced $8.4 million funding support for Canadian Solar and Scouller Energy to construct a 5 MW DC (4.5 MW AC) solar farm near Normanton in far North-West Queensland. ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht said Normanton Solar Farm would help demonstrate h…
Who’s missing out on renewables? It’s time to talk about energy justice
Published 2017
Not everybody has equal access to renewable energy. And that means there is a growing need for energy justice, Griffith University researchers are arguing.Presentation: Summary Pack, Conversion Tracker: Short-Term Forecasting Workshop ARENA / AEMO
Published 2018
Presentation slides.- Download PDF (1 MB) Presentation: Summary Pack, Conversion Tracker: Short-Term Forecasting Workshop ARENA / AEMO
Pumped hydro plant could unlock New England Renewable Energy Zone
Published 2020
ARENA is providing $951,000 to Oven Mountain Pumped Storage (OMPS) to undertake a PHES study on the development of the New England Renewable Energy Zone.What is tidal energy and how does it work?
Published 2017
The University of Tasmania, with funding from ARENA, is mapping the best spots for tidal energy to be harnessed. An idea with real potential.Wattwatchers smart energy hub allows users to track usage in real time
Published 2020
Wattwatchers are setting out to install their “super smart” energy devices in 5000 homes and businesses, as well as 250 schools.Alcoa aluminium producer to trial renewable energy
Published 2021
ARENA has announced support for a new project trialling renewable energy in the alumina refining process at a facility in Western Australia.Cost-Effective GaAsP Top Solar Cell Grown On A High Performance, Low Cost Silicon Solar Cell
Published 2017
UNSW and its partners undertook a project to develop a cost-effective and high performance GaAsP/SiGe tandem solar cell on Si substrate.Report: Highlights of the Barriers, Risks and Rewards of the Australian Geothermal Sector to 2020 and 2030
Published 2017
In 2013 the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) sought advice on the barriers to, and opportunities for, the commercial deployment of geothermal energy in Australia.- Download DOC (6 MB) Report: Highlights of the Barriers, Risks and Rewards of the Australian Geothermal Sector to 2020 and 2030
EVExperience Lessons Learnt
Published 2020
This report outlines the key learns around developing the consumer EV product (now named EVExperience application), an online platform targeting consumers to provide them with a tool to prepare for a life with EVs.Over $100 million to build Australia’s first large-scale hydrogen plants
Published 2021
ARENA announced that it has conditionally approved $103.3 million towards three commercial-scale renewable hydrogen projects.Smart energy devices to empower consumers
Published 2019
ARENA announced $2.7 million in funding to Wattwatchers to develop a consumer-facing energy data hub for smart energy devices called My Energy Marketplace.Electricity networks gear up to manage electric vehicle demands on the grid
Published 2021
ARENA has announced $1.6 million in funding to Jemena to undertake a residential electric vehicle (EV) managed charging trial.Media release: Electricity networks gear up to manage electric vehicle demands on the grid
Published 2021
ARENA has announced $1.6 million in funding to Jemena to undertake a residential electric vehicle (EV) managed charging trial.- Download PDF (75 KB) Media release: Electricity networks gear up to manage electric vehicle demands on the grid
Australia’s rooftop solar produces enough energy to power this city
Published 2017
We love a sunburnt rooftop. A land of energy gains and Australia's rooftop solar produces enough energy to power this city.Two thirds of Australians support demand response (but what’s the one thing they aren’t keen on turning off?)
Published 2017
A poll by The Australia Institute has found strong support from Australians for ARENA's recently announced demand response program.Media Release: Banking on renewable energy storage
Published 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced $1.4 million support for the University of Adelaide to develop an online Australian energy storage knowledge bank and build a mobile energy storage test facility.- Download PDF (132 KB) Media Release: Banking on renewable energy storage