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Australian big business missing out on renewable energy opportunities: new report
Published 2017
Read our new report The Business of Renewables on what the world's biggest companies are doing to lead the way, what Australian consumers want...Stockpiling solar power in suburban batteries
Published 2022
This week on Rewired, we speak to Dr Marnie Shaw from the ANU about a new wave of community energy projects including suburban batteries.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
Why are people reluctant to buy EVs?
Published 2023
EVs are an increasingly popular choice for consumers and business, but in Australia their take-up has been relatively slow. Why?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.The Energy Innovators: Wes Stein on the future of concentrated solar thermal
Published 2018
Concentrated Solar Thermal is popular overseas but Australia is only just beginning to recognise its potential as a renewable energy source.The incredible potential of Ultra Low-Cost Solar in Australia
Published 2023
ARENA has today brought together some of Australia’s heavy hitters in the solar space to launch its white paper on the incredible potential of ultra low-cost solar.Presentation: ARENA Hydrogen RnD Roundtable Webinar
Published 2021
The 16 research teams working on ARENA's Hydrogen R&D projects joined in an online roundtable event in February 2021. Each of them shared their mid-term progress, achievements, challenges and plans for the rest of their project.- Download PDF (10 MB) Presentation: ARENA Hydrogen RnD Roundtable Webinar
FAQs: Addressing solar PV end-of-life issues and lowering solar PV cost
Published 2020
FAQS Addressing solar PV end-of-life issues and lowering solar PV cost- Download PDF (130 KB) FAQs: Addressing solar PV end-of-life issues and lowering solar PV cost
ANU breakthrough smashes solar record
Published 2022
Researchers at the Australian National University have beaten their previous solar cell efficiency record to develop the world’s most efficient PV cell.Australian Hydrogen gets a Headstart
Published 2023
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today opened applications for the $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart program. Announced in the 2023-24 budget, the program aims to catalyse Australia’s hydrogen industry to take advantage of Australia’s unpa…
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
Cool solution for renewable refrigeration
Published 2019
ARENA announced $2 million in funds to Glaciem to demonstrate the value of integrating thermal energy storage with renewable energy into applications.Media Release: Cool solution for renewable refrigeration
Published 2019
An innovative new cooling technology developed in South Australia will be trialled at food, agriculture and tourism businesses to help reduce their energy costs and emissions from heating and cooling.- Download PDF (72 KB) Media Release: Cool solution for renewable refrigeration
Rewired podcast episode two – Together in electric dreams?
Published 2020
Rewired podcast episode two is out now with a focus on electric vehicles. Listen today on iTunes, Spotify or your preferred podcast channel.Councils ready to lead on electric vehicles
Published 2018
Councils ready to lead - Could electrifying the cars and trucks used by councils be a way to kick-start our local electric vehicle industry?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