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Fact sheet: Historic day for Australian solar as 12 new plants get support
Published 2017
Once completed, the 12 project supported ARENA’s large scale solar funding round are expected to triple the amount of renewable energy Australia produces from solar farms, providing a significant boost to jobs and economic development.- Download PDF (408 KB) Fact sheet: Historic day for Australian solar as 12 new plants get support
Dispatch from Dubai: why Anna Freeman is ‘going home with a sense of urgency’ after COP28
Published 2023
Anna Freeman, Clean Energy Council, shares her agenda after COP28 in Dubai, electrification, gender equality and Australia’s renewables.A Tesla battery for South Australia
Published 2017
A Tesla battery system in South Australia that is a full three times bigger than the current biggest battery system in the world!Miners rush to renewables: an industry turning point.
Published 2017
Mining companies are increasingly interested in renewables and Australian miners are leading the world in making the shift.Future Fuels Fund off and racing
Published 2021
ARENA announced the launch of the $71.9 million Future Fuels Fund, announced as part of the 20/21 Federal Budget.Media release: Future Fuels Fund off and racing
Published 2021
ARENAhas announced $1.6 million in funding to Jemena to undertake a residential electric vehicle (EV) managed charging trial with four other electricity networks in the ACT, Victoria and Tasmania.- Download PDF (86 KB) Media release: Future Fuels Fund off and racing
Media Release: Residential rooftop solar with battery storage a step closer
Published 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced $3.3 million funding for Synergy to trial a combination of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) with battery storage at a new housing development in Alkimos Beach, north of Perth in Western Australia.- Download PDF (280 KB) Media Release: Residential rooftop solar with battery storage a step closer
Media release: World leading electric vehicle to grid trial in ACT
Published 2020
Canberra is set to be home to one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trials in the world.- Download PDF (86 KB) Media release: World leading electric vehicle to grid trial in ACT
Presentation: ARENA Industry Reference Panel #3
Published 2021
Diffuse Energy delivered this presentation to an ARENA Industry Roundtable on 25 June 2021. This panel provided the following insights: an update on site installations and technical outcomes; an overview of technical challenges identified and updates applied; discussion on recommended steps for turbine mounting certification; and further information and knowledge sharing.- Download PDF (1 MB) Presentation: ARENA Industry Reference Panel #3
30 million dollar 30MW SA battery
Published 2017
Media Release: 30 million dollar 30MW SA battery energy storage project that can strengthen the grid and potentially lower energy prices.NSW New England renewable energy zone work begins
Published 2020
ARENA announced funding for TransGrid to assess the feasibility of building new transmission infrastructure in the NSW New England region.Consumers front and centre in new home battery program
Published 2021
A Sydney-based solar startup has set out to boost participation in programs that orchestrate energy from household solar and battery systems.ARENA backs First Nations hydrogen ambitions
Published 2024
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced a $1,666,701 grant to Aboriginal Clean Energy Partnership Pty Ltd (ACEP) to support Phase 1 of the feasibility study for the East Kimberley Clean Energy and Hydrogen Project. The $3,333,403…
Renewable energy from abandoned mine site? That’s gold
Published 2017
ARENA is contributing up to $5 million to Genex Power Ltd to develop renewable energy from abandoned mine site in Kidston.Can this Tassie wind farm provide grid-stability services? We’re going to find out
Published 2018
On the edge of a clifftop in Tasmania’s rugged northwest corner the winds known as the roaring 40s blow regularly and strong.Flexible grid connection could reduce rooftop solar constraints
Published 2020
ARENA announced $2.09 million in funding to SA Power Networks to trial a new approach to integrating rooftop solar with the grid.Green hydrogen injection plan for VIC and SA gas grids
Published 2020
The green hydrogen injection plan explores the feasibility of blending a 10 per cent concentration of hydrogen into the existing natural gas network.Is big really better when it comes to batteries?
Published 2020
Can a fleet of home batteries deliver the same benefits as large storage connected to the network or a generator?Toyota Altona plant breathes new life with renewables
Published 2019
The Toyota Altona plant is set for a new lease on life, with a plan launched to develop a green hydrogen transport hub on the site in Melbourne’s west.Report: Progress report for Milestone 3
Published 2018
The project team behind the Bruny Island Battery Trial have been working to progress the trial across a number of fronts.- Download PDF (168 KB) Report: Progress report for Milestone 3