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Media Release: Simply Energy to build 8MW virtual power plant in Adelaide
Published 2018
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $7.7 million in funding for Simply Energy to build a second virtual power plant across Adelaide.-
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Inside A-Lab: 5 big ideas to revolutionise the National Electricity Market
Published 2017
ARENA hosted an A-Lab workshop and asked top thinkers to redesign the NEM for a renewable energy future. Here's what they came up with.Op-ed: Australia’s outsized role in the era of climate consequences
Published 2022
ARENA is running hard to fully realise the opportunity presented by Australia's abundance of land, sun, wind, minerals and intellect, and the trust that other nations have in us.Insights from Ultra-Fast Charging Network Data
Published 2023
The Ultra-Fast Charging Network Data Report analyses public charging sessions data across the ARENA-funded National Ultrafast Network from 63 Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) stations over a 4-year period to assess utilisation trends over time. Data is taken from Evie Networks’ and Charg…
Report: Hornsdale 2 – Frequency Control Ancillary Service Trial
Published 2018
This report has been produced to share the experience of preparing for and conducting the AEMO Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS) Trial. It details the steps taken to prepare the wind farm for provision of FCAS over and above what was anticipated in the original project scope.-
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Report: Heat Pump Project Interim
Published 2023
The project has now installed and commissioned the heat pump at the meat processing facility. The installation involved a high voltage upgrade and integration with the site’s solar and battery storage system. This interim knowledge sharing report will be updated over the next 24 months.-
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The A-Lab Approach
Published 2017
In March ARENA’s A-Lab convened a workshop addressing the emerging concept of the Internet of Energy (IoE).Melbourne battery storage pioneers plug into US market
Published 2020
The Melbourne battery storage pioneer Relectrify has launched a new cost-effective technology which improves the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries.Bright future for Australian solar PV research
Published 2022
A critical foundation of Australia’s world leading solar PV research and development capacity will receive up to $45 million in ARENA funding.Annual Report extract: Gannawarre and Simply Energy project
Published 2018
Summary - With ARENA’s support, the Gannawarra Energy Storage System project is helping to demonstrate how battery storage can be fitted to an existing solar farm.-
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Streamlining new renewable energy generation to the grid
Published 2024
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is providing $337,000 in funding to GridWise Energy Solutions (GridWise) for its ‘Dynamic Model Validation’ project. The $800,000 project will create a standardised, online assessment platform (DMV Tool) for project developers to self-validate th…
Australia’s first renewable powered mine and township
Published 2014
ARENA announced funding for a ground-breaking two-phase project in far north Queensland.How demand flexibility could unlock the renewable age
Published 2022
Using more electricity at times when wind and solar power are plentiful will help to improve energy affordability and security.Submission: ARENA Submission to the Techniocal Standards on DER Rule Change
Published 2021
This submission provides information from ARENA projects and our broader insights as relevant to the current rule change process including: Supporting Innovation; Definition of Distributed Energy Resources (DER); Governance; Voltage ride-through; and Considering alternatives to standard-based approaches to Under Frequency Load Shedding (UFLS).-
Download PDF (183 KB) Submission: ARENA Submission to the Techniocal Standards on DER Rule Change
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Media Release: Another giant step for large-scale solar at Broken Hill
Published 2017
Just off the Barrier Highway, a new “big” Australian landmark is on the cusp of completion with the installation of the final solar panel at the Broken Hill Solar Plant.-
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ARENA and AEMO join forces to pilot demand response to manage extreme peaks this summer
Published 2017
ARENA and AEMO will jointly pilot demand response initiative this summer to manage electricity supply during extreme peaks.Scoping plan to export hydrogen from Gladstone to Japan
Published 2021
A new study will scope the feasibility to export hydrogen from Gladstone, Australia to Japan to support their energy transition.Kidston gold mine lives on as pumped hydro plant
Published 2021
ARENA has announced funding for Genex to construct a pumped hydro energy storage system at the former Kidston Gold Mine in north Queensland.Study probes big switch from gas to hydrogen
Published 2023
A new study will investigate producing and transporting renewable hydrogen through an existing natural gas pipeline.Submission: ARENA submission on the Post-2025 Market Design Issues Paper
Published 2020
This submission provides background information and insight from projects funded by the ARENA as relevant to the ESBs 5 key challenges: Driving innovation to benefit the consumer; Investment signals to ensure reliability; Integration of DER into the electricity market; System security services and resilience; Integration of variable renewable energy into the power system.-
Download PDF (249 KB) Submission: ARENA submission on the Post-2025 Market Design Issues Paper
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