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Are high power bills caused by renewable energy?
Published 2017
An extraordinary series of events has occured that created high power bills over the past decade – more than doubling for some households and businesses.Sustainability ideas for schools presents self-powering classrooms
Published 2018
Sustainability ideas for schools takes the front seat with two NSW schools in a class of their own, thanks to their new self-powering classrooms.Battery of the Nation: Getting pumped about 4800MW of potential hydro in Tasmania
Published 2018
Tasmania’s is one step closer, with an initial study finding 14 new pumped hydro sites that could deliver a potential 4800MW of new capacity.New distributed energy marketplace allows consumer energy into wholesale energy markets
Published 2020
A new distributed energy marketplace will allow energy generated behind-the-meter to be traded into the National Electricity Market.EV charging network receives $24 million boost
Published 2021
ARENA announced that 5 recipients will share in $24.55 million to construct more than 400 new EV charging network points around Australia.Greener gas from Malabar wastewater plant
Published 2020
Biogas from the Sydney Water’s Malabar wastewater plant will be converted into biomethane and injected into the NSW gas network.deX: buy and sell electricity
Published 2017
deX is a new way to buy and sell electricity in Australia. just like there is a way to buy stock in a company or rent your apartment.EDITORIAL: The Distributed Energy Revolution
Published 2018
If Australian households and businesses invest in their own solar and battery systems, Distributed Energy Resources (DER) could create a major disruption.Problem. Solution
Published 2016
ARENA’s Danny De Schutter has returned from a key international conference in Canada and lists the projects and initiatives that are helping to ensure energy systems around the world are increasingly renewable-friendly.Top marks for new off-grid solar classroom
Published 2018
The school bells have rung and class has started in Australia’s first 100 per cent solar and battery powered relocatable new off-grid classroom.Wattwatchers smart energy hub allows users to track usage in real time
Published 2020
Wattwatchers are setting out to install their “super smart” energy devices in 5000 homes and businesses, as well as 250 schools.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.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.Miners rush to renewables: an industry turning point.
Published 2017
Mining companies are increasingly interested in renewables and Australian miners are leading the world in making the shift.The Kennedy Energy Park project is a glimpse of the future with wind, solar and battery storage
Published 2017
ARENA is committing $18 million to Windlab's Kennedy Energy Park project that offers a glimpse of how future renewable energy will work.ARENA’s ‘DEIP’ Dive into distributed energy
Published 2018
Distributed energy resources - the uninspiring industry name for the customer owned technologies transforming the energy system.The Energy Innovators: Why our future is in pumped hydro
Published 2017
The Energy Innovators video with Andrew Blakers - Is pumped hydro the key to supporting an entirely renewable energy system?Chargefox EV network leaves range anxiety in the rearview
Published 2021
The Chargefox EV network of 22 EV charging stations now links Australia’s largest capital cities along the Eastern Seaboard.Hydrogen plan for Western Australia’s mid-west passes first hurdle
Published 2021
Oil and gas giant BP has found Western Australia’s mid-west is an ideal location to produce green hydrogen and ammonia.ARENA chooses to challenge on International Women’s Day
Published 2021
ARENA is joining with organisations to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness against bias and take action towards equality.