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Goulburn abattoir powering itself using bioenergy
Published 2018
A Goulburn abattoir has teamed up with a Queensland energy provider to turn its waste into energy, thanks to funding from ARENA.Report: Efficient Solar Hydrogen Generation Mid-Term Activity March 2021
Published 2021
This mid-term report describes progress in the development of a practical system to directly convert solar energy to hydrogen. Successes include the demonstration of over 16% solar-to-hydrogen efficiency using Peroskovite-Silicon tandem cells and low cost catalysts.- Download PDF (333 KB) Report: Efficient Solar Hydrogen Generation Mid-Term Activity March 2021
Funding
Updated 2024
We accelerate the affordability of new technologies and build investor confidence in renewable energy projects. Visit this page for funding opportunities.Media Release: ARENA’s new investment priorities to help Australia transition to reliable, affordable and low emission energy
Published 2017
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched its new Investment Plan outlining the investment priorities which will guide almost $800 million of funding over the coming years.- Download PDF (734 KB) Media Release: ARENA’s new investment priorities to help Australia transition to reliable, affordable and low emission energy
Report: 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.- Download PDF (167 KB) Report: EVExperience Lessons Learnt
Can pumped hydro energy storage work? Let’s sea
Published 2017
Can pumped hydro energy storage work? It’s an idea that could position Australia as a world leader in pumped hydro storage.Report: Highlights of the Barriers, Risks and Rewards of the Australian Geothermal Sector to 2020 and 2030
Published 2017
In 2013 the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) sought advice on the barriers to, and opportunities for, the commercial deployment of geothermal energy in Australia.- Download DOC (6 MB) Report: Highlights of the Barriers, Risks and Rewards of the Australian Geothermal Sector to 2020 and 2030
Integrated Solar Radiation Data Sources over Australia
Started 2012
CSIRO developed Australia’s first solar radiation data set to help the solar energy industry measure the expected output of large scale solar power plants.Integrated Solar Radiation Data Sources over Australia
Published 2016
Australia’s first solar radiation data set will help the solar energy industry measure and characterise the output of large scale solar power plants.Gridded Renewables Nowcasting Demonstration over South Australia
Started 2020
The Gridded Renewables Nowcasting Demonstration will see Solcast develop a proof of concept demonstration of a forecasting tool.Report: Gridded Renewables Nowcasting Demonstration over SA
Published 2023
This report provides insights into the key lessons learnt throughout the project, which have been gained through various knowledge sharing activities, including media reporting, regular ARENA reporting, three energy industry conferences, and one meteorological industry conference.- Download PDF (975 KB) Report: Gridded Renewables Nowcasting Demonstration over SA
Solar PV and cloud prediction: a powerful combination for regional Australia
Published 2016
Two projects backed by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) are showing the world how solar power and cloud prediction technology can be brought together to supply cheaper, more reliable renewable energy to Australians. ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht announced today that SunEdison Australi…
Australian electricity market analysis report to 2020 and 2030
Published 2014
The Australian electricity market analysis report provides an overview of the Australian Energy Market along with projections for future electricity demand.Media Release: Moveable solar power shifts closer to commercial reality
Published 2017
Laing O’Rourke’s moveable solar-diesel power plant with advanced control systems has been successfully piloted and will be commercialised through the newly formed SunSHIFT Pty Ltd.- Download PDF (130 KB) Media Release: Moveable solar power shifts closer to commercial reality
Australia’s rooftop solar produces enough energy to power this city
Published 2017
We love a sunburnt rooftop. A land of energy gains and Australia's rooftop solar produces enough energy to power this city.Revolutionising the grid: ARENA invests in Adelaide’s second virtual power plant
Published 2018
Adelaide's virtual power plant - Extreme heatwaves put tremendous pressure on the electricity grid as demand for energy outstrips supply.Media release: Seven shortlisted for $70million dollar hydrogen funding round
Published 2020
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced that seven companies have been shortlisted and invited to submit a full application for the next stage of the Agency’s $70 million hydrogen funding round.- Download PDF (77 KB) Media release: Seven shortlisted for $70million dollar hydrogen funding round
Supporting the energy transition with demand response
Published 2021
Everybody from individuals to industrial energy users can play a role managing demand for electricity.