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Report: Achieving Cost-Effective Abatement from Australian Electricity Generation
Published 2017
The NEM is on the cusp of a major reform, with the beginning of closure of existing coal-fired power stations such as Northern in South Australia, Munmorah and Wallerang in NSW and Energy Brix and Anglesea in Victoria resulting in a loss of 2700MW over the past 5 years with another 1600MW to go when Hazelwood shuts down in March 2017.-
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Energy leaders pledge to share renewable benefits with local communities
Published 2018
Some of Australia’s largest energy companies have signed a new renewable energy development charter, pledging to work respectfully with local communities.Upcoming report – Understanding Australia’s hydrogen export opportunity
Published 2018
Exporting renewable energy is an ARENA investment priority and supporting the development of a renewable hydrogen supply chain is now an option.A device to help you take charge of your electricity bill
Published 2017
Electricity has gotten expensive, that's no secret. Wattwatchers' device, funded by the CEFC, can help consumers take charge of their power bills.Energy knowledge is power for consumers and industry
Published 2023
Information about how each of your appliances, heaters and coolers consume electricity, can provide answers to some simple but important questions.Oil and gas giant embraces renewable energy
Published 2018
Oil and gas giant - In a sign of the times, oil and gas giant Santos has begun the process of transitioning its fleet of beam pumps to renewable energy.Prestigious award for Australian Solar Mapping Tools
Published 2015
The Australian PV Institute (APVI) has been awarded the national ENERGY GLOBE Australia Award for its suite of live generated solar photovoltaic (PV) maps and tools. ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht congratulated the APVI on the significant win and for its ongoing efforts to improve the mapping resour…
First batteries installed in world’s largest virtual power plant
Published 2016
A new power station is being built in South Australia’s capital, but don’t expect a dusty construction site, concrete trucks and cranes. This plant is clean, quiet and spread across homes and small businesses in a prototype that could potentially be rolled out nationally. With support from th…
Sustainable schools a reality in Australia with solar energy
Published 2019
In the Northern Territory, solar is set to support sustainable schools look to spark a renewable energy revolution. This is exciting!Evenergi takes on challenge of increasing the number of electric cars on our roads
Published 2018
ARENA is funding a new initiative (Charge Together) that aims to turn Australia into a global leader in the electric vehicle (EV) market.Rooftop solar and home energy device management in Western Australia
Published 2021
Rooftop solar, home batteries and other household devices will be harnessed as part of a new pilot project in Western Australia.Testing grid forming capabilities with AGL’s Broken Hill Battery
Published 2022
ARENA announced $14.84 million in funding to AGL to build a 50 MW / 50 MWh lithium-ion large scale battery storage system at Broken Hill.Renergi installs innovative biomass pyrolysis plant
Published 2023
From start-up inception in 2012 to the verge of plant operation in 2023, ARENA has supported biomass-to-energy company Renergi along its renewable energy journey.Report: Demand Response Consumer Insights Report
Published 2018
Recognising the national and global value of understanding how behavioural change could offer a cost effective solution to managing demand, the ARENA Knowledge Sharing team engaged ThinkPlace, a strategic design consultancy with background in social studies, to explore how the Demand Response trial played out over the first summer in the residential context.- Download PDF (2 MB) Report: Demand Response Consumer Insights Report
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Annual Report extract: What is FCAS explainer
Published 2018
Summary - To be secure, an electricity network needs two things. Firstly it needs enough power, supplied by electricity generators, to meet the needs of electricity users. That need, or ‘demand’, changes over the course of the day from the time we make our first coffee or toast in the morning, until we switch off the lights at bedtime.- Download PDF (33 KB) Annual Report extract: What is FCAS explainer
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Budget 2023: Key regional industry role for ARENA
Published 2023
ARENA will deliver a $400 million Industrial Transformation Stream to support regional industrial decarbonisation and help Australia meet its emission reduction targets.Sewage pumping station cleans up with sodium batteries
Published 2018
Sydney Water’s Bondi sewage pumping station will soon store renewable energy in sodium-ion battery packs, trialling the cheaper alternatives.Australian R&D puts low cost hydrogen within reach
Published 2022
Local researchers have unlocked a way to produce low cost hydrogen from renewable electricity, which is now on the road to commercialisation.ARENA Insights Newsletter Edition #1
Published 2018
Edition 1 of ARENA Insights shares knowledge from projects under Investment Priority #1: Delivering secure and reliable electricity. Under this priority, ARENA has funded over 100 projects to show where renewable energy can add value to the electricity system. This edition also features shines a…