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Solar

Ultra-low cost solar “stretch goal” gets federal funding boost
ARENA opens up to $40m in funding to expressions of interest from projects that promise to materially reduce the levelised cost of solar.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 10, 2022

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Renewables

“Unlawful” ARENA regulations destined for court, after further failed repeal attempts
The failure of fresh attempts to cancel out Angus Taylor’s much criticised ARENA regulations means a court challenge will be the likely next step.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 19, 2021

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Angus Taylor’s ARENA regulations likely to be unlawful, silk warns
A leading barrister has warned that regulations opening up ARENA to non-renewable technologies, including carbon capture and storage, are likely unlawful.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 5, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Liberal-controlled oversight committee says Taylor’s ARENA changes should be cancelled
Senate oversight committee says controversial regulations that push ARENA into funding non renewable technologies, including CCS – be cancelled.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 30, 2021

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Australia-Japan consortium explores Queensland renewable hydrogen export hub
Queensland’s Stanwell Corporation to lead Australia-Japan consortium investigating massive new hydrogen export terminal.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 15, 2021

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People

ARENA “getting up to speed” on carbon capture as it rolls out new investment plan
ARENA says it is still bringing itself “up to speed” on CCS technologies, as agency pivots to Angus Taylor’s preferred technologies in new investment plan.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 9, 2021

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ARENA will be “sullied” by Taylor’s new regulations, former chair says
Former ARENA chair says Taylor’s move to direct funds towards CCS and fossil fuel hydrogen will “sully” the key funding body.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 5, 2021

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Taylor’s contentious ARENA regulations survive after tied senate vote
Angus Taylor’s second attempt at introducing controversial ARENA regulations narrowly survives an attempt by the Australian Greens to cancel them out.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 4, 2021

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Labor softens stance on Taylor’s changes to ARENA regulations
Labor to support parts of Angus Taylor’s re-issued ARENA regulations, including funds for sustainable transport, metals and microgrids.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 2, 2021

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Taylor tries again to redirect renewables funds into hand picked technologies
Angus Taylor re-issues ARENA regulations in new attempt to open up the renewable energy agency to the government’s preferred technologies.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 30, 2021

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Former Rio Tinto exec joins ARENA board, CEO Miller gets three more years
ARENA CEO Darren Miller reappointed for another three years, as Taylor names former Rio Tinto executive to the board.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 15, 2021

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Policy & Planning

ARENA funds industry research into transition of “hard-to-abate” sectors
ARENA to put $2 million into new initiative led by ClimateWorks looking at emission cuts in “hard to abate” industry sectors.
Joshua S Hill

Jul 14, 2021

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