ARENA

Governments

RayGen opens world-leading solar and thermal storage project, lands more federal funds
ARENA tips more money into RayGen’s groundbreaking solar and storage technology as it eyes its first large scale projects.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 31, 2023

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micro-grids

First Nations the focus as new microgrid funding seeks to ditch diesel
Big chunk of federal microgrid funds will be dedicated to the “unique challenges” facing Indigenous communities that rely on costly and polluting diesel.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 25, 2023

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Governments

Australia’s Hysata opens “giga-scale” plant for world’s most efficient hydrogen electrolyser
Hysata plans “giga-scale” production of what it says is world’s most efficient hydrogen electrolyser technology after landing another $24 million in government funds.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 14, 2023

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Australian green hydrogen project scrapped due to transport costs, pumped hydro on hold
One of Australia’s first commercial green hydrogen projects – next to a large wind farm – has been scrapped because the electrolysers are too far from customers.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 26, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Extend the RET: Renewables industry has a new battle cry, but will Labor listen?
Investment in new wind and solar is stagnating. An extension to the renewable energy target is being proposed. Here’s how it might work.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 21, 2023

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Solar

Can Australia manufacture the billion solar panels it needs to be a renewable superpower?
Australia has the pieces for a local PV panel industry but needs to find out how to put them together in the right way.
Giles Parkinson & Rachel Williamson

Jul 19, 2023

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Markets

Arena trial taps 20MW of flexible demand from commercial refrigeration
Enel X Australia will recruit 440 commercial refrigeration facilities to deliver flexible demand capacity to support Australia’s renewable energy transition.
Joshua S Hill

Jul 19, 2023

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Solar

Ultra low cost solar: Why PV needs to get much cheaper to finish off fossil fuels
ARENA says solar is cheap enough to meet short term grid targets, but needs another major cost reduction to replace fossil fuels in all parts of the economy.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 19, 2023

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Hydrogen

Rio Tinto lands ARENA funds to cut emissions at alumina refinery with green hydrogen
ARENA to partly fund $111 million project, including a green hydrogen electrolyser to help decarbonise the hard-to-abate industry.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 12, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Jet Zero: ARENA offers $30 million in grants for “eco-friendly” aviation fuels
ARENA opens grant applications for up to $30 million in funds for sustainable aviation fuels.
AAP

Jul 3, 2023

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