Australian Renewable Energy Agency
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) was established by the Australian Government on 1 July 2012 to support the global transition to net zero emissions by accelerating the pace of pre-commercial innovation, to the benefit of Australian consumers, businesses and workers.
See below for the Latest ARENA News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.
ARENA allocates $5.4m to electrify 500 NSW households
ARENA allocates $5.4m to electrify 500 NSW households
Insights will also be made to know how Australia could benefit from electrification.
ARENA launches first phase of $675m Solar Sunshot programme
This will fund solar PV manufacturing innovation and studies.
ARENA grants $3.2m to two solar projects focused on driving down costs
This will fund robotics and software development.
ARENA injects $15m into National Electricity Market transition
This will enhance the power system's readiness for high levels of clean energy operation.
Justin Punch retains post as ARENA chair
New board members were also announced.
ARENA aims to boost innovation in solar sector with Solar ScaleUp Challenge
This focus on collaboration in installation, operations, and maintenance.
Australia awards fund for Consumer Energy Resources Data Exchange
This will serve as a “digital spine” in simplifying CER integration.
Australia launches Solar Sunshot Programme to boost solar PV manufacturing
The programme has $652.5m in funding.
Australia funds novel energy storage trials in WA microgrids
The trial will be led by Horizon Power.
Australia unveils roadmap for domestic solar manufacturing
It will place priority on polysilicon production and manufacturing of solar cells and modules.
Australia support RE startups with $1.1m funding
This fund will support the project of EnergyLab for startup companies.
Australia backs renewable energy production from household food waste study
The study will be led by the Logan City Council.
Australia seeks feedback on hydrogen initiatives
The will be for Hydrogen Headstart and the National Hydrogen Strategy Review.
10MW Victoria hydrogen plant reaches financial close
The plant will be supplied to around 85,000 people in Victoria and New South Wales.
ARENA grants $20m fund for large-scale renewable hydrogen project
The fund will be used by Stanwell to support front-end engineering and design study.
Australia allocates $33.6m for hydrogen, steel R&D
The amount will be split equally between the hydrogen and steel rounds.
Australia allocates $81.2m for community batteries
Applications for up to $13.5m funding are now open.