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Driving the Nation towards cheaper and cleaner transport
Published 2023
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $70 million in funding to be made available under the Driving the Nation Program aimed at fostering innovation in electric vehicle charging solutions across Australia. The Australian Government an…
Innovation Bay & ARENA showcase Australia’s brightest renewable energy startups
Published 2019
Startups often dread and lament the so-called “valley of death” — the period in the life of a startup between beginning operations and generating revenue.CoGaTI Access and Charging Review
Published 2019
This submission provides insights from ARENA project portfolio to inform the AEMCs consideration of Access and Pricing Regime.Will pumped hydro unlock the transition to renewables?
Published 2018
Pumped hydro - Could Australia’s oldest renewable source of energy be the key to a renewable energy future?Submission: ARENA submission on the Retailer Reliability Obligation Draft Interim Contract and Firmness Guideline
Published 2019
This submission provides background information and insight derived from ARENA projects as relevant to the AER’s consideration of the Contract and Firmness Guideline under the Retailer Reliability Obligation (RRO) mechanism.- Download PDF (116 KB) Submission: ARENA submission on the Retailer Reliability Obligation Draft Interim Contract and Firmness Guideline
Annual Report extract: Appendix 1: Financial assistance agreements and financials
Published 2018
Summary - ARENA is required under the ARENA Act to publish details of financial assistance agreements and an assessment of the extent to which these agreements have progressed, or are expected to progress, the principal objectives and priorities as stated in the general funding strategy in force for the year.- Download PDF (141 KB) Annual Report extract: Appendix 1: Financial assistance agreements and financials
Flicking the switch: (Hybrid) energy comes to Flinders Island
Published 2017
A new 'modular' microgrid promises renewable, reliable electricity on Flinders Island and could have global applications.Smart pool initiative keeps energy grid cool over summer
Published 2018
Residential swimming pools consume three to five megawatts of power depending on their size, often making up 30-40% of total household energy consumption.Decarbonising the meat industry using heat pump technology
Published 2022
ARENA announced $838,000 in funding to Hardwick Processors to install a 1 MW (thermal) demonstration scale heat pump and upgrade its electrical supply system.Mapping Network Opportunities for Renewable Energy
Started 2014
The Mapping Network Opportunities for Renewable Energy project will create online maps of electricity network constraints to inform network investments.ARENA-funded Hydrogen R&D Project Presentations
Published 2021
The 16 research teams working on ARENA's Hydrogen R&D projects joined in an online roundtable event in February 2021.Business Renewables Centre Australia
Started 2018
Business Renewables Centre Australia will establish an online resource centre and marketplace platform, supported by face to face events and training.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
Australia’s first hybrid wind and solar farm
Published 2018
Introducing Australia’s first hybrid wind and solar farm in the southern tablelands of NSW with 28 hectares of energy generation.This tiny organism could soon make a big difference to how you fuel your car
Published 2017
ARENA funding will help Microbiogen to develop a new genetically modified yeast strain that could help make second generation biofuels a commercial reality.Report: DEIP Access Pricing and Reform Package Outcomes
Published 2020
This report summarises the views expressed throughout the Distributed Energy Integration Program (DEIP) Access and Pricing Work Package consultations.- Download PDF (1 MB) Report: DEIP Access Pricing and Reform Package Outcomes
Business Renewables Centre Australia raises speed limit on renewable energy transition
Published 2022
How an ARENA-backed business collaboration far exceeded its goals, and the lessons it learnt along the way.DEIP Access and Pricing Reform Package Outcomes
Published 2020
This report summarises the views expressed throughout the Distributed Energy Integration Program (DEIP) Access and Pricing Work Package consultations.Report: Pricing and Integration of DER Webinar Summary
Published 2019
On 15 October 2019, Oakley Greenwood presented a knowledge sharing webinar on their ‘Pricing and Integration of Distributed Energy Resources’ study. This summary provides the key takeaways from the webinar.- Download PDF (942 KB) Report: Pricing and Integration of DER Webinar Summary