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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.Who’s missing out on renewables? It’s time to talk about energy justice
Published 2017
Not everybody has equal access to renewable energy. And that means there is a growing need for energy justice, Griffith University researchers are arguing.Dairy farmers could trade energy via blockchain in the Latrobe Valley
Published 2018
Famous for dairy farms that dot its fertile rolling hills, and as a powerhouse of energy production, Gippsland generates 85% of the state’s electricity.Future State NEM analysis finds Tasmania could become the Battery of the Nation
Published 2018
The Future State NEM analysis explored how the Tasmanian hydro system can support further on-island renewables development.Media Release: New resources set to boost take up of solar/diesel hybrid energy in the bush
Published 2017
ARENA and the Northern Territory Power and Water Corporation (PWC) today launched two exciting resources that will help boost the use of solar/diesel hybrid power generation in remote off-grid communities where energy demand and costs are increasing.- Download PDF (111 KB) Media Release: New resources set to boost take up of solar/diesel hybrid energy in the bush
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.Big step forward for QLD hydro storage plant
Published 2016
A hydro storage plant at a disused mine in North Queensland with the potential to power 100,000 homes has taken a significant step forward. Genex has completed its Kidston pumped-storage feasibility study and has released details on the optimised design and capacity of the storage project. The Au…
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…
The Energy Innovators: Alan Finkel’s vision for the future
Published 2017
The Energy Innovators, Alan Finkel's: Dr Alan Finkel discusses key findings of his review as part of ARENA's Energy Innovators series.Scaling up next generation solar and storage technologies in Victoria
Published 2023
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $10 million in funding to RayGen Resources Pty Ltd (RayGen) to progress its hi-tech solar and thermal storage technology towards a full utility scale deployment.Recipients announced for Australia-Germany HyGATE Initiative
Published 2023
AU$50 million and €40 million has been awarded by Australia and Germany across four projects as part of the German-Australian Hydrogen Innovation and Technology Incubator.Media Release: Future State NEM analysis finds Tasmania could become the Battery of the Nation
Published 2018
Tasmania has strengthened its case to become the Battery of the Nation as a new study released today by Hydro Tasmania confirms the state can play a significant role in the transformation of the National Electricity Market (NEM) over the next two decades.- Download PDF (127 KB) Media Release: Future State NEM analysis finds Tasmania could become the Battery of the Nation
Report: The future of hot water is electric
Published 2023
If you want to save money and help accelerate Australia’s path to net zero, switching from gas to electric-powered domestic hot water systems is a great idea.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
Smart electric vehicle chargers aim to minimise load on grid
Published 2020
A road test of smart electric vehicle chargers aims to minimise loads on the grid and maximise the use of renewable energy.Game-changing marketplace shakes up electricity transactions
Published 2020
The Renewable Energy Hub’s project has two parts - developing new hedging contracts and the creation of an energy trader digital marketplace.Report: Cost-Effective GaAsP Top Solar Cell Grown On A High Performance, Low Cost Silicon Solar Cell
Published 2017
The goal of this project is to develop a cost-effective and high performance GaAsP/SiGe tandem solar cell on Si substrate with an efficiency over 33%.- Download PDF (1 MB) Report: Cost-Effective GaAsP Top Solar Cell Grown On A High Performance, Low Cost Silicon Solar Cell
Presentation: DEIP Access and Pricing on a Page
Published 2020
DEIP Access and Pricing on a Page- Download PDF (123 KB) Presentation: DEIP Access and Pricing on a Page
Australian hydrogen gets a Headstart
Published 2023
ARENA has opened applications for the $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart program, which aims to catalyse Australia's renewable hydrogen industry.