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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.- Download PDF (117 KB) Media Release: Harnessing the power of consumer energy
Latrobe Valley virtual microgrid could allow dairy farms to trade energy via blockchain
Published 2018
On behalf of the Australian Government, ARENA today announced $370,000 in funding for a feasibility study into a ‘virtual microgrid’ for the Latrobe Valley.New buyer tools to boost electric vehicles
Published 2019
Tens of thousands of electric vehicles are predicted to hit Australian roads within five years under a the Charge Together Fleets initiative.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.ARENA and CEFC release electric vehicle outlook report for Australian market
Published 2018
Electric and plug in hybrid vehicles in Australia are set to boom over the next two decades, according to a new report released today by ARENA.Media Release: ARENA and CEFC release electric vehicle outlook report for Australian market
Published 2018
Electric and plug in hybrid vehicles in Australia are set to boom over the next two decades, according to a new report released today by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).- Download PDF (123 KB) Media Release: ARENA and CEFC release electric vehicle outlook report for Australian market
Unlocking the potential of Australia’s tidal energy
Published 2017
Australia’s tidal energy resource will be mapped in unprecedented detail in a new study funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).Composing a distributed energy symphony in Western Australia’s largest energy grid
Published 2021
ARENA announced $8.6 million in funding to Western Power for the development of a pre-commercial pilot focused.ARENA showcases achievements and looks to the future
Published 2020
This week we have launched a new video showcasing some of the agency’s achievements. The video will help us to share ARENA’s story with new audiences.The Energy Innovators: Why our future is in pumped hydro
Published 2017
The Energy Innovators video with Andrew Blakers - Is pumped hydro the key to supporting an entirely renewable energy system?ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht addressing press conference at Alkimos Beach
Published 2016
A groundbreaking residential battery storage trial is now up and running in the Western Australia suburb of Alkimos, supported by $3.3 million funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). An announcement was made earlier today: Proving the case for solar and storage suburbs. ARENA CE…
Report: Improved High-Temperature Receivers for Dish Concentrators
Published 2017
In this project, a new receiver was designed, built and tested on the 500 m² 'SG4' Big Dish at ANU.- Download PDF (230 KB) Report: Improved High-Temperature Receivers for Dish Concentrators
Battery of the Nation: Getting pumped about 4800MW of potential hydro in Tasmania
Published 2018
Tasmania’s is one step closer, with an initial study finding 14 new pumped hydro sites that could deliver a potential 4800MW of new capacity.Dairy farmers could trade energy via blockchain in the Latrobe Valley
Published 2018
Famous for dairy farms that dot its fertile rolling hills, and as a powerhouse of energy production, Gippsland generates 85% of the state’s electricity.Report: 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.- Download PDF (167 KB) Report: EVExperience Lessons Learnt
Fortescue plans massive hydrogen electrolyser in Brisbane
Published 2022
Proposed 500 MW electrolyser would be capable of producing 70,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen each year to help decarbonise ammonia.Stockpiling solar power in suburban batteries
Published 2022
This week on Rewired, we speak to Dr Marnie Shaw from the ANU about a new wave of community energy projects including suburban batteries.The Energy Innovators: Wes Stein on the future of concentrated solar thermal
Published 2018
Concentrated Solar Thermal is popular overseas but Australia is only just beginning to recognise its potential as a renewable energy source.Game-changing marketplace shakes up electricity transactions
Published 2020
The Renewable Energy Hub’s project has two parts - developing new hedging contracts and the creation of an energy trader digital marketplace.