Distributed energy marketplace trial giving consumers an edge
Published 2020
ARENA announced $12.9 million in funding to AEMO for the development of a Distributed Energy Resources Marketplace trial named Project Edge.Media release: Distributed energy marketplace trial giving consumers an edge
Published 2020
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $12.9 million in funding to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) for the development of a major Victorian Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Marketplace trial named Project Edge.-
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Reconciling Indigenous communities with the clean energy revolution
Published 2022
The First Nations Clean Energy Network can equip Indigenous communities to best take advantage of the global energy transition.Roadmap provides a pathway for domestic solar manufacturing
Published 2024
An industry roadmap for domestic solar PV manufacturing supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) outlines a credible pathway for Australia to build domestic supply chains from raw material processing to module manufacturing. The report titled ‘Silicon to Solar’ (Roadmap) wa…
Solar 2015 presentation by ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht
Published 2015
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) CEO Ivor Frischknecht addressed the Solar 2015 Exhibition and Conference in Melbourne on 14 May 2015. “There’s no question that the solar industry is continuing to thrive and mature here in Australia and overseas. ARENA is very pleased to be here sup…
World-leading off-grid renewable energy solution lands in South Australia
Published 2016
The Coober Pedy Renewable Diesel Hybrid project has reached financial close and will be built, owned and operated by Energy Developments Limited (EDL).ARENA Board Announcement
Published 2016
Today the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) welcomed six new directors to its Board. Environment Minister Mr Greg Hunt announced today that 6 new directors have been appointed to the ARENA Board for a two year term. Martijn Wilder AM, Susan Jeanes, Meg McDonald, Dr Katherine Woodthorpe,…
Aussie solar start up 5B feels the need for speed
Published 2022
ARENA announced $14 million in funding for 5B to accelerate the automation of its innovative utility scale solar array, 5B Maverick.Up to $45 million to extend operations of the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics
Published 2022
ARENA announced up to $45 million in funding to the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) to extend solar PV research.Unearthing green resources for the renewable age
Published 2022
A new resources boom beckons, where Australia’s wind and solar power is embedded in low emissions products.The incredible potential of Ultra Low-Cost Solar in Australia
Published 2023
ARENA has today brought together some of Australia’s heavy hitters in the solar space to launch its white paper on the incredible potential of ultra low-cost solar.New battery technologies tested at regional WA microgrids
Published 2024
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $2.85 million in funding under the Regional Microgrids Program to trial two novel long duration energy storage technologies at remote microgrids in Western Australia. Horizon Power, Western Aus…
Can this Tassie wind farm provide grid-stability services? We’re going to find out
Published 2018
On the edge of a clifftop in Tasmania’s rugged northwest corner the winds known as the roaring 40s blow regularly and strong.Lightweight solar cells surface at Maritime Museum
Published 2019
Sydney’s Maritime Museum has sailed into the future by installing cutting-edge lightweight solar panels on the roof of one of its Darling Harbour buildings.Media Release: Renewables to drive ultra-rapid electric vehicle network
Published 2018
Electric vehicle (EV) owners will soon be able to drive between a number of Australia’s major cities, as Australia’s first ultra-fast charging network powered by renewable energy is built.-
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Renewables to drive ultra-rapid electric vehicle network
Published 2018
Electric vehicle owners can soon drive between Australia’s major cities, as the first ultra-fast charging network powered by renewable energy is built.Energy storage funds for South Australia and New South Wales
Published 2018
ARENA has signed an agreement with the South Australian Government that could help deliver energy storage funds for projects in the state.