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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.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!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
Media Release: Tourism hotspot to boost renewable energy use
Published 2017
Rottnest Island, the holiday destination in Western Australia famous for its annual swim and unique fauna, is set to boost its use of renewable energy.- Download PDF (366 KB) Media Release: Tourism hotspot to boost renewable energy use
Renewables the lowest-cost future energy source: AEMO
Published 2018
AEMO has projected that 90TWh of new renewables, storage and gas generation capacity could come online within the next 20 years.ARENA Insights Newsletter Edition #8
Published 2019
In 2018, ARENA provided $500,000 in funding towards establishing the BRC-A – Australia’s first online resource centre and marketplace to help Australian organisations increase their use of renewable energy through corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs).
Bass Strait interconnector project sets sail in Tasmania
Published 2018
ARENA will provide $10miillion for a detailed analysis of how a second Bass Strait interconnector could be designed and built.Report: Energy Networks Association Stocktake Database Results
Published 2017
This document is only an interim format for distributing the stocktake results. ARENA’s ultimate aim is to have the stocktake results delivered in the form of an online portal that will allow easy searching, filtering and exploring.- Download PDF (3 MB) Report: Energy Networks Association Stocktake Database Results
Media Release: One stop shop for renewables mapping data
Published 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced up to $2.1 million funding for National ICT Australia (NICTA) to develop an online national renewable energy mapping platform.- Download PDF (243 KB) Media Release: One stop shop for renewables mapping data
Efficient Solar Hydrogen Generation Mid-Term Activity March 2021
Published 2021
This mid-term report describes progress in the development of a practical system to directly convert solar energy to hydrogen.