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Media Release: Ayers Rock Resort powers industry innovation through solar leadership
Published 2017
A newly-completed solar project near iconic Uluru in Australia’s red centre is proving how onsite renewable energy is cleaner and cheaper than alternative sources of energy for many remote businesses and consumers.- Download PDF (241 KB) Media Release: Ayers Rock Resort powers industry innovation through solar leadership
Media Release: Historic day for Australian solar as 12 new plants get support
Published 2017
Twelve new large-scale solar PV plants are set to be constructed across Australia, tripling the amount of energy produced from big solar.- Download PDF (387 KB) Media Release: Historic day for Australian solar as 12 new plants get support
$41.5 million in funding for ultra low cost solar research
Published 2023
ARENA announced it has awarded $41.5 million in funding across 13 research projects to support R&D and commercialisation activities.‘A moment of opportunity’ to slash industrial emissions
Published 2023
The Australian Industry ETI report says Australia could cut annual greenhouse gas emissions in 5 industrial sectors by 92 per cent by 2050.Drones could hasten transition to renewable future
Published 2022
Wires, weather and drones could hold the key to speeding up the energy transition and cutting electrification costs.ARENA agency resources and planned performance
Published 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is an independent statutory authority under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 that administers approximately $3.2 billion in Government funding previously administered through the Australian Centre for Renewable Energy, the Australian Solar Institute (ASI) and the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (DRET).- Download PDF (60 KB) ARENA agency resources and planned performance
Report: ARENA Insights Spotlight: Gannawarra Energy Storage System (GESS)
Published 2019
Wayne Goodwin, Project Development and Technology at Edify Energy discusses the drivers, challenges and services GESS can provide.- Download PDF (269 KB) Report: ARENA Insights Spotlight: Gannawarra Energy Storage System (GESS)
What is pumped hydro and how does it work?
Published 2017
Storing energy for later use is a key challenge for renewables. Pumped hydro is a clever way around that and its potential is genuinely exciting.Australia at the leading edge of renewable transition
Published 2022
After a week at COP27 with some of the world’s leading thinkers on the energy transition, ARENA Board Chair Justin Punch has little doubt Australia can be confident going forward.Alumina roadmap plots a path to slash Australia’s emissions
Published 2022
A new Alumina roadmap says four decarbonisation technologies, combined with renewable energy, can slash alumina refining carbon emissions.Funding boost for hydrogen and low emissions iron & steel research
Published 2024
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced it has awarded $59.1 million in funding across 21 research projects to support research and development (R&D) and commercialisation activities covering renewable hydrogen and low emissions iron…
Submission: ARENA Submission to the CEFC Statutory Review
Published 2018
ARENA makes this submission to inform the Review of how ARENA and CEFC roles complement each other within Australia’s climate and energy policy framework and areas of collaboration.- Download PDF (381 KB) Submission: ARENA Submission to the CEFC Statutory Review
Report: Start-up Spotlight: Southern Cross Renewable Energy Fund
Published 2019
The Southern Cross Renewable Energy Fund (Fund) was established by Fund Manager, Southern Cross Venture Partners, in 2012.- Download PDF (137 KB) Report: Start-up Spotlight: Southern Cross Renewable Energy Fund
$9 million funding to enhance short term forecasting of wind and solar farms
Published 2019
Solar and wind farms will trial providing their own short-term generation forecasts, under a funding initiative by ARENA & AEMO.Australian Renewable Energy Agency Statement of Intent
Published 2017
Thank you for your letter of 23 November 2016 setting out your expectations for the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). I outline below ARENA’s Statement of Intent.- Download PDF (116 KB) Australian Renewable Energy Agency Statement of Intent
Report: ARENA Insights Spotlight: Dr Brett Hallam from UNSW
Published 2019
Dr. Brett Hallam from UNSW, discusses the drivers, challenges and opportunities for photovoltaic research and development in Australia.- Download PDF (367 KB) Report: ARENA Insights Spotlight: Dr Brett Hallam from UNSW
Report: Efficient Adamantine Thin-Film on Silicon Tandem Cells Lessons Learnt
Published 2021
This report shares information on UNSW's project targeting reduced solar cell cost, achieved by improving the efficiency with which they convert sunlight into electricity.- Download PDF (209 KB) Report: Efficient Adamantine Thin-Film on Silicon Tandem Cells Lessons Learnt