ARENA Archives - Page 4 of 25 - Renew Economy

NBN turns to micro wind turbines in search for power for remote sites
Mini wind was once a real contender before cheap solar stole the show; the owner of the latest iteration hopes this proves its viability.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 24, 2023

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Bowen frees ARENA from Taylor’s fossil fuel mandate, puts focus back on renewables
Labor restores ARENA’s focus on renewables, ending years of Coalition attempts to redirect the agency’s funding to CCS and gas projects.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 22, 2022

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Edify lands ARENA and NSW funds for advanced battery inverter project in NSW
Edify lands ARENA and NSW government funds for part of the big 150MW/300MWh Darlington Point advanced battery project in south west NSW.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 11, 2022

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ARENA shortlists 3GW of “advanced” big batteries essential for 100pct renewable grid
ARENA swamped by applications for $100 million big battery grant round, shortlists 12 projects looking to provide “advanced” inverters essential for renewable grid.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 5, 2022

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Solar

Labor tips $45m into Australian pursuit of “ultra low cost” solar
Albanese government commits $45 million to the push to cheaper and more efficient solar technologies, led by Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 23, 2022

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“No prohibitions”: Renewables funds can be spent on fossil hydrogen and CCS, officials say
Angus Taylor’s latest intervention creates mass confusion, with officials insisting renewables funding could be redirected to fossil fuels and nuclear.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 4, 2022

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Taylor has third, last-gasp crack at regulations to redirect renewable energy funding
Undeterred by senate slap down, Angus Taylor has made yet another, last gasp attempt to change the investment remit of ARENA.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 1, 2022

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Renewables agency forced to spend $100m on consultant and labour hire after staff cuts
Years of Coalition public service staff cuts have led to a $100m consultant and labour hire bill for ARENA, paid for using its renewable energy grant funds.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 31, 2022

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Senate again blocks Angus Taylor’s bid to redirect ARENA funds to CCS projects
The senate delivers a pre-election blow to Angus Taylor, cancelling out controversial ARENA regulations for a second time.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 28, 2022

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Brisbane firm to trial new tech to manage grid voltages and boost solar penetration
Brisbane based eleXsys to trial new voltage regulating technology, that could solve problems caused by high solar penetration, through ARENA backed trial.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 3, 2022

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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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