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ARENA passes $2 billion funding milestone
Published 2023
Just months after celebrating the 10th anniversary of its foundation, ARENA has passed another major milestone.Flicking the switch: (Hybrid) energy comes to Flinders Island
Published 2017
A new 'modular' microgrid promises renewable, reliable electricity on Flinders Island and could have global applications.Low-cost recycling technology for solar PV
Published 2023
What happens to solar panels when they reach the end of their working life? A new report has some important, recycling answersDecarbonising transport across Western Australia
Published 2024
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced just over $21.8 million to three projects, unlocking an investment of $48.4 million in accelerating the shift to electric vehicles in Western Australia through the Australian Government’s Driving the Nation Program. ARENA is suppor…
Record funding for ARENA to supercharge Australia’s net zero transition
Published 2024
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) welcomes expanded funding and new budget programs announced in the 2024-25 Federal Budget. The Australian Government announced a funding package of $7.1 billion for budgeted programs to be administered by ARENA including: $1.9 billion boost to ARENA’s…
NSW’s solar bonanza about to become reality
Published 2017
Three big solar projects in NSW supported by the ARENA are set to begin construction within weeks after getting the financial green light.A view to save millions: Our eye in the sky.
Published 2017
It's a humble camera but it is an innovative technology that has the potential to save hundreds of millions of dollars across the Australian energy sector.The pub with no fear: An Aussie icon embraces renewables
Published 2017
The iconic Fish Creek hotel has added 92 solar panels to the giant mullet on its roof. It's a renewable energy landmark worth visiting.Valuable collaboration advancing solar thermal industry
Published 2015
The Australian Solar Thermal Research Initiative (ASTRI) has held a symposium as part of its ongoing efforts to advance the concentrating solar thermal industry in Australia.Tasmanian electricity export plan charges up
Published 2018
Tasmania could export renewable energy to mainland states as part of their plan to become the “Battery of the Nation”, a new report has confirmed.Massive expansion planned for iconic hydro plant
Published 2018
Eighty years after its official opening, Tasmania’s Tarraleah hydro power station will be exploring the potential to build 2500MW of new pumped hydroRenewable hydrogen could power Moranbah ammonia facility
Published 2019
The world’s largest green ammonia plant powered by renewable hydrogen could be built in Moranbah, Queensland, thanks to ARENA.Report outlines emissions reduction options for industrial process heat users
Published 2019
ARENA today released a report that outlines renewable energy options for all Australian industrial users of process heat.ARENA funding to address emerging system strength challenges
Published 2020
ARENA announced $490,629 in funding for transmission network operator Powerlink Queensland to investigate solutions to address system strength challenges.Solar research funding awarded to 16 new projects
Published 2020
Sixteen solar research funding projects will share in $15.14 million to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of solar panels.Australian startup leading the way on next generation solar cells
Published 2020
ARENA announced funding to SunDrive to advance the commercial development of their solar manufacturing process in Australia.New chair appointed to ARENA board
Published 2020
Investment manager Justin Punch has been appointed to replace Martijn Wilder AM as chair of the ARENA board.Media Release: Shoalhaven pumped hydro could double in size
Published 2018
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $2 million in funding for Origin Energy to assess the feasibility of expanding the Shoalhaven Pumped Hydro Scheme.- Download PDF (122 KB) Media Release: Shoalhaven pumped hydro could double in size
Media Release: Report outlines emissions reduction options for industrial process heat users
Published 2019
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today released a report that outlines renewable energy options for all Australian industrial users of process heat.- Download PDF (88 KB) Media Release: Report outlines emissions reduction options for industrial process heat users
Media Release: Hydrogen offers significant exporting potential for Australia
Published 2018
Australia is in a strong position to take advantage of the growing hydrogen export market, according to a new report released today by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).- Download PDF (124 KB) Media Release: Hydrogen offers significant exporting potential for Australia