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Gridded Renewables Nowcasting Demonstration over South Australia
Started 2020
The Gridded Renewables Nowcasting Demonstration will see Solcast develop a proof of concept demonstration of a forecasting tool.Report: Gridded Renewables Nowcasting Demonstration over SA
Published 2023
This report provides insights into the key lessons learnt throughout the project, which have been gained through various knowledge sharing activities, including media reporting, regular ARENA reporting, three energy industry conferences, and one meteorological industry conference.- Download PDF (975 KB) Report: Gridded Renewables Nowcasting Demonstration over SA
Solar PV and cloud prediction: a powerful combination for regional Australia
Published 2016
Two projects backed by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) are showing the world how solar power and cloud prediction technology can be brought together to supply cheaper, more reliable renewable energy to Australians. ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht announced today that SunEdison Australi…
Australian electricity market analysis report to 2020 and 2030
Published 2014
The Australian electricity market analysis report provides an overview of the Australian Energy Market along with projections for future electricity demand.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.Revolutionising the grid: ARENA invests in Adelaide’s second virtual power plant
Published 2018
Adelaide's virtual power plant - Extreme heatwaves put tremendous pressure on the electricity grid as demand for energy outstrips supply.A big new battery for South Australia
Published 2017
South Australia will get a second large-scale battery, designed to boost security of the electricity grid and expected to help reduce power billsSupporting the energy transition with demand response
Published 2021
Everybody from individuals to industrial energy users can play a role managing demand for electricity.Alice Springs – a testbed for the future energy market?
Published 2018
The central Australian town of Alice Springs inspires many images. There are the surrounding attractions of the MacDonnell Ranges.Presentation: A-Lab Accelerate Designing a Demand Response Initiative
Published 2017
A-LAB presentation slides.- Download PDF (3 MB) Presentation: A-Lab Accelerate Designing a Demand Response Initiative
A Double-Sided Causer Pays Implementation of Frequency Deviation Pricing – Control & Pricing Theory
Published 2021
This report aims to put the Double-sided Causer Pays concept on a wider theoretical and practical foundation.Are high power bills caused by renewable energy?
Published 2017
An extraordinary series of events has occured that created high power bills over the past decade – more than doubling for some households and businesses.Solar wind power generation to grow nine-fold: AEMO
Published 2021
Utility-scale solar wind power generation is predicted to grow from 15 GW to 140 GW by the 2050s, according to AEMO.How are big batteries helping to transition to renewables?
Published 2021
Big batteries are helping to keep the grid stable as more renewable generation comes online but what impact are they making in Australia?BetterFleet Lessons Learnt
Published 2020
This report outlines lessons learnt from developing BetterFleet, an online tool for fleet and sustainability managers.Hawaii’s renewable energy journey
Published 2019
One leader emerging from Hawaii’s renewable energy journey is Lorraine Akiba. Akiba visited Australia to share her experience at the ARENA Insights ForumInfigen to build new Tesla battery at Lake Bonney wind farm
Published 2018
South Australia’s wind and solar farms will be bolstered by more storage, following the announcement of a new big battery to be built at Lake Bonney.Media Release: National renewable energy map more valuable than ever
Published 2017
An online map that helps renewable energy developers find the best locations for new Australian projects has received major upgrades.- Download PDF (535 KB) Media Release: National renewable energy map more valuable than ever
Presentation: Summary Pack, Conversion Tracker: Short-Term Forecasting Workshop ARENA / AEMO
Published 2018
Presentation slides.- Download PDF (1 MB) Presentation: Summary Pack, Conversion Tracker: Short-Term Forecasting Workshop ARENA / AEMO
Report: The future of hot water is electric
Published 2023
If you want to save money and help accelerate Australia’s path to net zero, switching from gas to electric-powered domestic hot water systems is a great idea.