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New renewable focussed energy retailer open for business
Published 2016
A new energy retailer is entering the Australian market and pioneering a groundbreaking business model. It will empower consumers to reduce their power usage and potentially use more renewable energy. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and SBCVC have backed a $5 million Southern Cross…
Media Release: Tarraleah hydropower redevelopment powers ahead
Published 2018
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $2.5 million in funding to Hydro Tasmania to complete final feasibility analysis into the proposed redevelopment of the Tarraleah hydropower scheme in the highlands of Tasmania. The feasibility analysis is expected to cost $5.0 million in total.-
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EVExperience Lessons Learnt
Published 2020
This report outlines the key learns around developing the consumer EV product (now named EVExperience application), an online platform targeting consumers to provide them with a tool to prepare for a life with EVs.Media Release: Mining success marks turning point for off-grid renewables
Published 2017
A monumental off-grid renewable mining project has been successfully completed in remote Western Australia, demonstrating a confluence between established and emerging Australian industries.- Download PDF (564 KB) Media Release: Mining success marks turning point for off-grid renewables
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Independent Review into the Future Security of the National Electricity Market
Published 2017
This submission provides background information on projects funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) as relevant to the Independent Review into the Future Security of the National Electricity Market.Over $100 million to build Australia’s first large-scale hydrogen plants
Published 2021
ARENA announced that it has conditionally approved $103.3 million towards three commercial-scale renewable hydrogen projects.Smart energy devices to empower consumers
Published 2019
ARENA announced $2.7 million in funding to Wattwatchers to develop a consumer-facing energy data hub for smart energy devices called My Energy Marketplace.Alcoa aluminium producer to trial renewable energy
Published 2021
ARENA has announced support for a new project trialling renewable energy in the alumina refining process at a facility in Western Australia.Media release: Smart energy devices to empower consumers
Published 2019
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $2.7 million in funding to Wattwatchers to develop a consumer-facing energy data hub, ‘My Energy Marketplace’, that will give greater visibility over household energy use.- Download PDF (76 KB) Media release: Smart energy devices to empower consumers
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Commercial tenants stand to save with Solpod’s relocatable solar system
Published 2019
With the power to slash power bills and emissions, everybody wins from solar. Right? Not necessarily.Renewables the lowest-cost future energy source: AEMO
Published 2018
AEMO has projected that 90TWh of new renewables, storage and gas generation capacity could come online within the next 20 years.ARENA Insights Newsletter Edition #8
Published 2019
In 2018, ARENA provided $500,000 in funding towards establishing the BRC-A – Australia’s first online resource centre and marketplace to help Australian organisations increase their use of renewable energy through corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs).
Wattwatchers smart energy hub allows users to track usage in real time
Published 2020
Wattwatchers are setting out to install their “super smart” energy devices in 5000 homes and businesses, as well as 250 schools.Technology solutions to boost the benefits for ACT home solar and battery owners
Published 2021
ARENA is funding Evoenergy in project Converge to utilise new technologies to improve electricity network congestion at peak times.Report: Energy Networks Association Stocktake Database Results
Published 2017
This document is only an interim format for distributing the stocktake results. ARENA’s ultimate aim is to have the stocktake results delivered in the form of an online portal that will allow easy searching, filtering and exploring.- Download PDF (3 MB) Report: Energy Networks Association Stocktake Database Results
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Media Release: One stop shop for renewables mapping data
Published 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced up to $2.1 million funding for National ICT Australia (NICTA) to develop an online national renewable energy mapping platform.- Download PDF (243 KB) Media Release: One stop shop for renewables mapping data
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Media Release: Simply Energy to build 8MW virtual power plant in Adelaide
Published 2018
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $7.7 million in funding for Simply Energy to build a second virtual power plant across Adelaide.- Download PDF (129 KB) Media Release: Simply Energy to build 8MW virtual power plant in Adelaide
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Report: Clean Energy Startup Support Program Final Report
Published 2021
The Clean Energy Startup Support Programs project launched four programs designed to accelerate the progress of entrepreneurs deploying renewable energy and complementary technologies. This report summarises the outcomes and lessons learnt from the project.- Download PDF (266 KB) Report: Clean Energy Startup Support Program Final Report
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New community consultation guidelines for large scale solar projects
Published 2015
Independent market research company Ipsos has produced best practice community consultation guidelines for proposed large scale solar projects. Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) CEO Ivor Frischknecht said the reports would be an invaluable resource for establishing and maintaining commun…
Atlas to map Australia’s wave energy
Published 2014
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency today announced $1.3 million funding for CSIRO to undertake an innovative wave resource mapping and modelling project. ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht said the funding would enable CSIRO to develop a publically accessible wave energy atlas that would allow users to…