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Media release: Repurposing power stations for renewable thermal energy storage solutions
Published 2022
ARENA today announced $422,582 in funding for AGL Energy Limited (AGL) to investigate the viability of retrofitting the Torrens Island Power Station B in South Australia with thermal energy storage technology.- Download PDF (189 KB) Media release: Repurposing power stations for renewable thermal energy storage solutions
Baffled by baseload? Dumbfounded by dispatchables? Let us explain
Published 2017
Baseload power? Dispatchable generation? National Energy Market? Understand all the essential energy terms and concepts with this handy explainer.ARENA partners with new cleantech marketplace
Published 2017
An innovative new Australian-based online marketplace that connects renewable energy projects and investors has partnered with ARENAAustralian Wave Energy Atlas
Started 2014
This project is developing an online national wave energy atlas that makes it easier to assess the feasibility of wave power projects.Renewable energy: What is the right mix for your home?
Published 2023
With ever-increasing home renewable energy options, a free online calculator aims to identify the best mix for you.Investment plan Supporting analysis: scenarios and context
Published 2017
Commercial investment in energy supply is driven by the interaction of market demand with the cost of supply, including any value placed on generating renewable energy certificates or reducing carbon emissions.- Download DOC (169 KB) Investment plan Supporting analysis: scenarios and context
CoGaTI Access and Charging Review
Published 2019
This submission provides insights from ARENA project portfolio to inform the AEMCs consideration of Access and Pricing Regime.Will pumped hydro unlock the transition to renewables?
Published 2018
Pumped hydro - Could Australia’s oldest renewable source of energy be the key to a renewable energy future?Submission: ARENA submission on the Retailer Reliability Obligation Draft Interim Contract and Firmness Guideline
Published 2019
This submission provides background information and insight derived from ARENA projects as relevant to the AER’s consideration of the Contract and Firmness Guideline under the Retailer Reliability Obligation (RRO) mechanism.- Download PDF (116 KB) Submission: ARENA submission on the Retailer Reliability Obligation Draft Interim Contract and Firmness Guideline
Renewable Hydrogen Deployment Funding Round Announcement
Published 2020
This Funding Announcement details the competitive process that will be used by ARENA under the Advancing Renewables Program (ARP) to fund two or more large scale hydrogen production projects. This process is referred to as the Funding Round.- Download DOC (1 MB) Renewable Hydrogen Deployment Funding Round Announcement
Smart pool initiative keeps energy grid cool over summer
Published 2018
Residential swimming pools consume three to five megawatts of power depending on their size, often making up 30-40% of total household energy consumption.Mapping Network Opportunities for Renewable Energy
Started 2014
The Mapping Network Opportunities for Renewable Energy project will create online maps of electricity network constraints to inform network investments.ARENA-funded Hydrogen R&D Project Presentations
Published 2021
The 16 research teams working on ARENA's Hydrogen R&D projects joined in an online roundtable event in February 2021.Business Renewables Centre Australia
Started 2018
Business Renewables Centre Australia will establish an online resource centre and marketplace platform, supported by face to face events and training.Presentation: ARENA Information Session Distributed Energy Resources Funding Announcements A and B
Published 2018
Presentation slides, March 2018.
Presentation: ARENA Information Session Distributed Energy Resources Funding Announcements A and B
Published 2018
Presentation slides, March 2018.- Download PDF (922 KB) Presentation: ARENA Information Session Distributed Energy Resources Funding Announcements A and B
Report: A Review of Publicly Available Energy Data Sets
Published 2020
The report includes links to two data sets. This consists of a) where metering devices are located in the network and frequency and b) phase values (to allow more work to be done with frequency stabilization or phasor base control).- Download PDF (1 MB) Report: A Review of Publicly Available Energy Data Sets
This tiny organism could soon make a big difference to how you fuel your car
Published 2017
ARENA funding will help Microbiogen to develop a new genetically modified yeast strain that could help make second generation biofuels a commercial reality.Report: DEIP Access Pricing and Reform Package Outcomes
Published 2020
This report summarises the views expressed throughout the Distributed Energy Integration Program (DEIP) Access and Pricing Work Package consultations.- Download PDF (1 MB) Report: DEIP Access Pricing and Reform Package Outcomes
Short Term Forecasting Knowledge Sharing Plan
Published 2018
This sheet outlines instructions for applicants to complete the Knowledge Sharing Plan to be submitted as part of the full application.- Download XLS (487 KB) Short Term Forecasting Knowledge Sharing Plan