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Regional Australia Microgrid Pilots Program
Funded 2021
In October 2020, the Australian Government announced $2.47 billion in funding for measures that aim to lower energy prices, reduce emissions and boost the economy.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.Renewable Energy Founder Forum applications are open
Published 2020
Applications are now open for the upcoming Renewable Energy Founder Forum, hosted in partnership between ARENA and Innovation Bay.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.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
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.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.Report: DEIP Access and Pricing Package Report on Workshop 2
Published 2020
The workshop 2 was held in Melbourne on the 28th of November 2019, attended by 70 people representing energy users, networks, energy retailers, energy market bodies, government, consultants and academics and facilitated by Trina Skidmore from Innerchoices- Download PDF (5 MB) Report: DEIP Access and Pricing Package Report on Workshop 2
Report: DEIP Access and Pricing Package: Report on Workshop 3
Published 2020
The workshop 2 was held in Melbourne on the 28th of November 2019, attended by 70 people representing energy users, networks, energy retailers, energy market bodies, government, consultants and academics and facilitated by Trina Skidmore from Innerchoices.- Download PDF (3 MB) Report: DEIP Access and Pricing Package: Report on Workshop 3
Presentation: ARENA Hydrogen RnD Roundtable Webinar
Published 2021
The 16 research teams working on ARENA's Hydrogen R&D projects joined in an online roundtable event in February 2021. Each of them shared their mid-term progress, achievements, challenges and plans for the rest of their project.- Download PDF (10 MB) Presentation: ARENA Hydrogen RnD Roundtable Webinar