ARENA Archives - Page 7 of 25 - Renew Economy

Can rooftop solar and household batteries keep grid stable when big generators fail?
The behaviour of rooftop solar and battery systems during periods of major grid disruptions will be the focus of a new UNSW study.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 1, 2021

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Genex goes it alone for Kidston hydro equity after landing new deal from ARENA
Genex turns to its shareholders to raise $110m needed to build its flagship Kidston pumped hydro project, while ARENA chips in with a new $47m grant.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 24, 2021

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How to convince households to offer battery storage to boost the grid
Sydney start-up UPowr to apply behavioural science techniques in study into how to boost participation in solar and storage orchestration initiatives.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 15, 2021

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Renewables

Wave Swell Energy installs generator off King Island in world first hybrid trial
Australian “oscillating water column” (OWC) technology successfully installed in Grassy Harbour after Covid delays and “flawless” 40-hour journey from Hobart.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 4, 2021

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Australian developed waste-to-fuel technologies to be built in WA coal centre
Innovative waste-to-fuel technologies will be used at a new Western Australian demonstration plant, after securing government support.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 29, 2021

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Australia’s solar research groups share $19m funding boost for nextgen technology
Leading Australian research institutions to share in more than $20 million in new funding to accelerate solar energy and sustainable agriculture research.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 14, 2020

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Storage

Australia’s first grid-scale vanadium flow battery to be built in South Australia
Australia’s first ever utility-scale vanadium flow battery to be built in South Australia to demonstrate the potential for medium duration energy storage.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 11, 2020

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Another year lost: Taylor ends 2020 with key energy reforms in limbo
Angus Taylor will see out 2020 without a single legislated reform, and key energy policies missing in action.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 10, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

AGL and ARENA to conduct first trial using EVs to power homes
AGL trial, backed by ARENA, will be first to use privately owned electric vehicles to power homes and put energy back into the grid.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 19, 2020

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ARENA backs mini wind turbines to power off-grid communications
Australian designed mini wind turbines set to deliver power to off-grid telecommunications systems, receive ARENA backing.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 19, 2020

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Former ARENA, CEFC heads call on Coalition to abandon “flawed” green bank changes
Former heads of the CEFC and ARENA issue joint call for Morrison government to abandon “flawed” plans to open up the CEFC to fossil fuel investments.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 11, 2020

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Solar

ARENA backs program to help manufacturers use more solar, less gas
ARENA-backed and ERM Power-led program will help 20 Queensland manufacturers boost industrial energy productivity, cut emissions and reduce costs.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 20, 2020

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