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Media release: Smart energy devices to empower consumers
Published 2019
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $2.7 million in funding to Wattwatchers to develop a consumer-facing energy data hub, ‘My Energy Marketplace’, that will give greater visibility over household energy use.- Download PDF (76 KB) Media release: Smart energy devices to empower consumers
The Innovators podcast: Hello from the outside
Published 2017
From community campaigns and activism to the cutting edge of energy tech, Bruce Thompson of GreenSync charts his journey through renewables.New battery standard aims to help buyers make informed choices
Published 2020
A new battery standard developed by a team of Australian energy experts will make it easier for consumers to compare different home batteries on the market.Submission: ARENA submission to CoGaTI Access and Charging Review
Published 2019
This submission provides insights from ARENA project portfolio to inform the AEMCs consideration of Access and Pricing Regime including in relation to Renewable Energy Zones, Marginal Loss Factors and Dynamic Regional Pricing.- Download PDF (161 KB) Submission: ARENA submission to CoGaTI Access and Charging Review
COP26 – What are Aussie startups saying?
Published 2021
The ARENA Talks virtual conference was broadcast live into Australia’s pavilion at COP26 in Glasgow, with contributions from the ARENA CEO.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.Solar battery storage in Victoria charging up for summer
Published 2018
Solar battery storage in Victoria is charging up with the Gannawarra Energy Storage System now complete and in the process of being fully commissioned.New centre helps businesses cash in on renewables
Published 2018
Building on the finding, ARENA has announced $500,000 in funding to help create Australia’s first Business Renewables Centre (BRC-A).Integrated Solar Radiation Data Sources over Australia
Started 2012
CSIRO developed Australia’s first solar radiation data set to help the solar energy industry measure the expected output of large scale solar power plants.Integrated Solar Radiation Data Sources over Australia
Published 2016
Australia’s first solar radiation data set will help the solar energy industry measure and characterise the output of large scale solar power plants.Gridded Renewables Nowcasting Demonstration over South Australia
Started 2020
The Gridded Renewables Nowcasting Demonstration will see Solcast develop a proof of concept demonstration of a forecasting tool.Report: Gridded Renewables Nowcasting Demonstration over SA
Published 2023
This report provides insights into the key lessons learnt throughout the project, which have been gained through various knowledge sharing activities, including media reporting, regular ARENA reporting, three energy industry conferences, and one meteorological industry conference.- Download PDF (975 KB) Report: Gridded Renewables Nowcasting Demonstration over SA
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
Solar PV and cloud prediction: a powerful combination for regional Australia
Published 2016
Two projects backed by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) are showing the world how solar power and cloud prediction technology can be brought together to supply cheaper, more reliable renewable energy to Australians. ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht announced today that SunEdison Australi…
Biomass starts to heat up down under
Published 2019
Oilseed processing company MSM Milling today cut the ribbon on a new biomass boiler, which has begun powering their Manildra manufacturing plant.Australian electricity market analysis report to 2020 and 2030
Published 2014
The Australian electricity market analysis report provides an overview of the Australian Energy Market along with projections for future electricity demand.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.Revolutionising the grid: ARENA invests in Adelaide’s second virtual power plant
Published 2018
Adelaide's virtual power plant - Extreme heatwaves put tremendous pressure on the electricity grid as demand for energy outstrips supply.A big new battery for South Australia
Published 2017
South Australia will get a second large-scale battery, designed to boost security of the electricity grid and expected to help reduce power bills