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WA’s first co-located solar farm powers ahead
Published 2016
Western Australia’s Emu Downs Solar Farm is expected to begin construction within weeks after signing a funding agreement with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). Western Australia’s Emu Downs Solar Farm is expected to begin construction within weeks after signing a funding agreem…
BetterFleet Lessons Learnt
Published 2020
This report outlines lessons learnt from developing BetterFleet, an online tool for fleet and sustainability managers.ARENA Insights Newsletter Edition #21
Published 2020
Exploring the Vestas Short-Term Forecasting project and how improved forecasting may support co-located battery storage in the future.Seven shortlisted for $70 million hydrogen funding round
Published 2020
ARENA announced that seven companies have been shortlisted to submit a full application for the next stage of the hydrogen deployment funding round.Media Release: New Chief Executive Officer appointed to ARENA
Published 2018
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is delighted to announce that Mr Darren Miller has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer.- Download PDF (164 KB) Media Release: New Chief Executive Officer appointed to ARENA
ARENA targets better, more frequent EV charging stations
Published 2023
The great Australian driving public will be at the centre of a new $70 million funding pool to support the uptake of electric vehicles.Presentation: Summary Pack, Conversion Tracker: Short-Term Forecasting Workshop ARENA / AEMO
Published 2018
Presentation slides.- Download PDF (1 MB) Presentation: Summary Pack, Conversion Tracker: Short-Term Forecasting Workshop ARENA / AEMO
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
Funding boost to supercharge ARENA’s Future Fuels Fund
Published 2021
(ARENA) welcomes today’s announcement by the Australian Government expanding the Future Fuels Fund to nearly $250 million.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.Preparing Alice Springs electricity grid for renewables
Published 2020
ARENA announced funding for a new project that will help to unlock capacity for more renewable energy in the Alice Springs electricity grid.How demand response in Australia will work over the summer months
Published 2017
Demand response in Australia is getting a lot of attention and one that - like all big ideas - requires some explaining to understand how it will work.Time to ditch the generator? The town where renewables took over
Published 2017
An ARENA project in Coober Pedy means the town has been 100 per cent powered by renewable energy for the first time for a 24 hour period.Gridded Renewables Nowcasting Demonstration over SA Public Report
Published 2022
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.Five startup pitches to investors at virtual matchmaking event
Published 2020
Five renewable energy startups have pitched for funding at the second renewable energy founder event co-hosted by ARENA and Innovation Bay.Applying Behavioural Insights to Powershop’s Curb Your Power Program
Published 2019
A behavioural demand-response trial co-designed and undertaken by Powershop Australia and the Behavioural Insights Team between Nov 2018 and Jan 2019.Report: A Double-Sided Causer Pays Implementation of Frequency Deviation Pricing – Control & Pricing Theory
Published 2021
This report aims to put the Double-sided Causer Pays (DSCP) concept on a wider theoretical and practical foundation. It demonstrates the basis for DSCP's efficiency, operational stability and consistency with related frequency control services.- Download PDF (976 KB) Report: A Double-Sided Causer Pays Implementation of Frequency Deviation Pricing – Control & Pricing Theory
Sharing the benefits with a dynamic approach to solar
Published 2022
Australia’s solar industry is creating challenges for network operators, but a new approach can increase solar exports & reduce costs.ACT distributed energy trial to help optimise network integration
Published 2020
ARENA has announced $2.05 million in funding to Evoenergy to conduct a distributed energy trial in an online marketplace.Community solar power record year
Published 2020
ARENA has brought together government agencies, market authorities, industry & consumer associations around consumer-owned energy concepts.