Three Mega NSW’s solar Project Take shape
Three big solar projects in NSW supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) are set to begin construction within weeks after getting the financial green light. The plants in Parkes…
Advanced database for Grid Integration of Renewables
Australia’s most advanced database of Australian and international renewable energy grid integration projects has been released to support innovation in Australia’s energy system. The Renewables Integration Stocktake is an online…
Major Step Forward to a Vibrant Australian Biofuels Industry
Australia’s first advanced green fuels laboratory has opened its doors in regional Queensland, thanks to support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), allowing researchers to test biocrude on our shores for the first time.
WA’s First Co-located Solar Farm Powers Ahead
Western Australia’s Emu Downs Solar Farm is expected to begin construction within weeks after signing a funding agreement with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The project is one of…
ARENA’s Solar Push Sees First Project Signing
The first funding agreement in the Australian’s Renewable Energy Agency’s ground-breaking program to drive down the cost and accelerate the rollout of big solar has been signed today. The new agreement…
ARENA Making Electricity Grids Smarter
More than 150 households in NSW and Victoria will take part in an innovative new trial to test how smart inverters can work alongside rooftop solar and home energy storage to cut costs and improve…
Australian first project to Harness Sun, Wind, Batteries
A world-leading project combining solar, wind and battery storage will be built near Hughenden in North Queensland, delivering renewable energy on demand. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)…
World First to Combine Big Solar and Storage
A world-leading project in far north Queensland is set to combine big battery storage and big solar to supply solar power after sundown and during peak usage times. The Australian Renewable Energy…
First Step Towards an Australian Green-fuel Biorefinery
Australia’s first ‘biorefinery’ capable of producing renewable diesel and jet fuels from plant material could become a reality in Queensland with support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
Project Proposals Show Shrinking Cost of Big Solar - ARENA
The latest step in an ARENA program to support the construction of large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in Australia has shown how quickly the cost of building new plants is falling as momentum in the sector builds.
Mining Success Marks Turning Point for Off-grid Renewables
More than 34,000 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels have been installed at the DeGrussa copper-gold mine alongside 6 MW (1.8 MWh) of new battery storage. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)…
Off-grid Energy Solution comes to mainland Australia
Tasmanian renewable innovation is set to power one of Australia’s most isolated communities. Hydro Tasmania has been engaged by Energy Developments Limited (EDL) to help transform Coober Pedy in remote…
Milestone in Solar Cell Efficiency by UNSW Engineers
A new solar cell configuration developed by engineers at the University of New South Wales has pushed sunlight-to-electricity conversion efficiency to 34.5% – establishing a new world record for unfocused…
CloudCAM Cloud Tracking Enters Market
An advanced cloud tracking system that enables cheaper renewable energy by forecasting the power output of solar photovoltaic (PV) plants has entered the Australian market. Fulcrum3D has sold its first…
ARENA Boost for Australia’s Mega Bio-energy Project
An $800 million bio-energy project in Queensland could become a reality thanks to early stage funding support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). ARENA is providing $3 million support…
Moveable Solar Power Shifts to Commercial Reality
Laing O’Rourke’s moveable solar-diesel power plant with advanced control systems has been successfully piloted and will be commercialised through the newly formed SunSHIFT Pty Ltd. Australian Renewable…
Decision to Retain ARENA, CEFC Welcomed
The Australian Government this week announced its intention to retain ARENA, expand its renewables mandate to include energy efficiency and low emissions technology, and make changes to its funding…
Canadian Solar to Build 5 MW Plant in Australia
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced $8.4 million funding support for Canadian Solar and Scouller Energy to construct a 5 MW DC (4.5 MW AC) solar farm near Normanton in far North-West Queensland.
Moree Solar Farm Starts Feeding into the Grid
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) today welcomed the news that the Moree Solar Farm in Northern New South Wales had successfully achieved first generation.
New Renewable Energy Retailer in Australian Market
A new energy retailer is entering the Australian market and pioneering a groundbreaking business model. It will empower consumers to reduce their power usage and potentially use more renewable energy.
