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Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP)
Started 2012
The Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics project is providing a pipeline to ‘over the horizon’ photovoltaic technology & training.Submission: Submission in Response to the National Energy Guarantee Draft Design Consultation Paper
Published 2018
This submission seeks to provide the Energy Security Board (ESB) information and insights attained through ARENA’s ongoing portfolio of investments. The submission focuses on design aspects of the reliability and emissions guarantee mechanisms that fall within the ESB’s responsibility, rather than emissions reduction policy matters which are the responsibility of the Commonwealth.- Download PDF (169 KB) Submission: Submission in Response to the National Energy Guarantee Draft Design Consultation Paper
Composing a distributed energy symphony in Western Australia’s largest energy grid
Published 2021
ARENA announced $8.6 million in funding to Western Power for the development of a pre-commercial pilot focused.Refreshed stocktake to help renewables work with the grid
Published 2016
The Energy Networks Association (ENA), in partnership with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), has released an updated database of Australian and international renewable energy grid integration projects. The Integrating Renewables into the Grid Stocktake catalogues 208 projects that a…
ARENA relaunches renewable energy blog ARENAWIRE
Published 2019
ARENA relaunched its new-look blog, ARENAWIRE, one of Australia’s leading online portals for news, analysis and knowledge sharing about renewable energy.Funding Agreement Variation Policy
Published 2020
For the purposes of this policy, a variation is a change to the terms and conditions of an agreement under which ARENA provides funding to a grantee.- Download PDF (447 KB) Funding Agreement Variation Policy
Results in from Hornsdale Wind Farm FCAS trial
Published 2018
ARENA partnered with AEMO, NEOEN, & Siemens-Gamesa Australia to explore whether wind farms can perform system stability services for the electricity market.Efficient, affordable solar cells born in Sydney garage
Published 2020
The low cost of solar panels from affordable solar cells is transforming the way we generate electricity, to drive prices down even further.30 million dollar 30MW SA battery
Published 2017
Media Release: 30 million dollar 30MW SA battery energy storage project that can strengthen the grid and potentially lower energy prices.This new project will save money for businesses and protect the electricity system
Published 2017
Flow Power will sign up 95 businesses to a demand response project as part of ARENA and AEMO's program. It will save them money and help the system.Consultation open for Solar Sunshot
Published 2024
Consultation has opened today on the design of the $1 billion Solar Sunshot program announced by the Australian Government in March 2024. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), in consultation with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) will design t…
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
ITP battery test does your homework for you
Published 2019
With more than two million Australian households already installing rooftop solar pv, we have become world-leaders in distributed energy.Ballarat Battery Energy Storage System Operational Report 3 & 4
Published 2021
This report outlines the performance of the Ballarat Battery Energy Storage System over 13 to 24 months of operation.Report: deX Industry & Vendor Training January 2021
Published 2021
This report describes training activities undertaken by GreenSync through 2020 - specifically in South Australia - with installers, retailers and technology vendors to support digital device registration and enrolment into deX.- Download PDF (932 KB) Report: deX Industry & Vendor Training January 2021
Second Bass Strait interconnector technically feasible
Published 2019
Tasmania’s plan to be the ‘battery of the nation’ is a step closer, with a feasibility study predicting a second interconnector may be commercially viable.Op-ed: When it comes to charging your EV, how fast is fast enough?
Published 2023
Charging faster is better? Well, not necessarily. In fact, a big question Australia remains: what mix of public chargers will best suit us?Electric vehicles to take charge as prices drop and ranges grow
Published 2018
Electric cars are expected to take over the new car market in Australia within the next two decades, according to a new market study released today.