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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…
Solar R&D Round 3 Information Session Q&A Results
Published 2017
Solar R&D Round 3 Information Session Q&A Results.- Download PDF (83 KB) Solar R&D Round 3 Information Session Q&A Results
Renewable Energy Research and Development in Australia’s Universities A Discussion Paper
Published 2014
The Discussion Paper provides a ‘conceptual map’ of the R&D effort into renewable energy technologies in Australia to identify research areas that are growing.ARENA-Funded Cutting Edge Research in Photovoltaics
Published 2019
This report provides a snapshot of the projects and their ongoing research activities. These projects received ARENA R&D funding from round three.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
Building integrated photovoltaic project wins another award
Published 2013
The University of Wollongong and Blue Scope Steel have won an Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) award for their ARENA-supported Optimising thin-film Building Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal for retrofitting project. The team’s rooftop PV thermal system…
Presentation: ARENA’s R&D Program Round 3: Solar PV Research Information Session
Published 2017
ARENA’s R&D Program Round 3: Solar PV Research Information Session Presentation slides by Alison Wiltshire, June 2017.High-Efficiency Silicon – Perovskite Tandem Cells and Modules: Demonstration and Commercial Evaluation
Published 2019
The aim is to conduct R&D for premium high-efficiency product that will be more attractive than a new low-efficiency, thin-film product.Fact Sheet: Project Marinus Fact Sheet
Published 2019
Fact Sheet: Project Marinus Fact Sheet- Download PDF (826 KB) Fact Sheet: Project Marinus Fact Sheet
Indo Island Shift
Published 2016
In 2014 Indonesia passed laws that promise to radically change its energy mix. In a little over eight years, 23 per cent of the nation’s electricity must be sourced from renewable sources.ARENA Insights Newsletter Edition #11
Published 2019
Edition eleven of ARENA Insights shines a spotlight on the researchers who are changing the dynamics of photovoltaic R&D in Australia through innovation and international collaborations.ARENA Insights Newsletter Edition #36
Published 2022
This edition showcases projects investigating and adopting renewable energy solutions to decarbonise commercial and industrial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R).ARENA gets cracking on commercial scale hydrogen
Published 2019
ARENA today announced a funding round of up to $70 million to help fast track the development of renewable commercial scale hydrogen in Australia.Media Release: ARENA gets cracking on commercial scale hydrogen
Published 2019
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced a funding round of up to $70 million to help fast track the development of renewable hydrogen in Australia.- Download PDF (70 KB) Media Release: ARENA gets cracking on commercial scale hydrogen
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.Snowy 2.0 gets green light
Published 2019
Snowy 2.0 (snowy hydro) has been given the green light, after Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the project had been officially approved.