Solar Sunshot

The Australian Government will give up to $1 billion funding for Solar Sunshot, to build national solar PV manufacturing capability. Round 1A – Expression of interest Navigate to and create an account with the ARENANet Portal.Requirements for applicants submitting

Knowledge Bank

Home > Knowledge & Innovation > Knowledge Bank Knowledge Bank The Knowledge Bank is an open-source library of reports, studies, multimedia and tools that provide guidance and learnings to benefit future renewable energy projects. ARENA acknowledges the

Six shortlisted for $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart funding

On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced that six applicants have been shortlisted and invited to submit a full application in the next stage of the $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart Program. Together, these applicants represent a tota...

Renewable Energy Hub Marketplace

The Renewable Energy Hub Marketplace will develop hedge contracts designed for clean energy technologies hosted on a digital marketplace. Need The Renewable Energy Hub Marketplace project acknowledges the rapid transition to a high renewable energy system has implications for electricity retailers and large users managing their exposure to wholesale

Realising Electric Vehicle-to-Grid Services

Action The Realising Electric Vehicle-to-Grid Services project will install 51 bi-directional chargers and deploy a fleet of 51 V2G capable vehicles in the ACT. A system will monitor charger and vehicle availability, as well as a range of electrical parameters, which will

Advisory Panel

Susan has worked in the energy and infrastructure sectors for over 30 years across Australia, the Middle East, Indonesia and North America. She has held leadership, commercial, advisory, technical and operational roles in renewable energy, upstream oil & gas

Projects

ARENA supports projects that advance renewable energy technologies from early stage research in the lab, to later stage demonstration projects in the field. ARENA acknowledges the traditional custodians of Country across Australia and their continuing

Regional Microgrids Program

The Regional Microgrids Program (the Program) seeks to support the development and deployment of renewable energy microgrids across regional Australia that contribute to the Program Outcomes. ARENA has allocated funding across two Streams under the Program, and each Stream has its own Outcomes.

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) – Policies

ARENA is an independent agency established by the Australian Government on 1 July 2012 to improve the competitiveness of renewable energy technologies, and to increase

Record funding approved by ARENA for renewable energy projects

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has marked the start of its second decade by approving record funding towards projects helping to accelerate the renewable energy transition. In financial year 2022-23, ARENA approved funding of $544.1 million to 60 projects valued at over $3.5 billion, representing the Agency''s largest value of funds approved

ARENA Careers

Home > About ARENA > Careers Careers We offer exciting and rewarding careers for talented individuals who wish to help improve Australia''s future through renewable energy. We currently have exciting opportunities available: Assistant Director (Strategy), People

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

ARENA is the Australian Renewable Energy Agency. Our purpose is to support the global transition to net zero emissions. We do so by accelerating the pace of pre-commercial innovation. This...

ARENA funds national community battery roll out

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has conditionally approved up to $143 million to support the roll out of up to 370 community batteries across Australia under its Community Battery Funding Round 1. All states, and the Northern Territory, are expected to benefit from this program, un...

Mars Petcare

Need Industrial process heat accounts for over 20% of Australia''s annual energy use. In terms of decarbonisation, over 40% of Australia''s electricity in now renewable, with many companies having transitioned, or are transitioning to 100% renewable electricity over the

ARENA to get $1.4 billion as Coalition channels funds to CCS,

The federal Coalition government has finally decided to extending the funding for the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, but will – as predicted – push both ARENA and the Clean Energy

Hydrogen Headstart Round 2

Hydrogen Headstart Round 2 will be delivered by ARENA. Skip to Content The Government is now operating in accordance with the Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2022 federal election. Info on Caretaker Conventions: https://

Solar manufacturing gets a Sunshot

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today opened the first phase of the $1 billion Solar Sunshot program to support innovation in Australia''s solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing industry. Solar Sunshot was announced by the Australian Government in March and the Program Guidel...

Funding

From research to large-scale deployment, ARENA funding spans the entire innovation chain. We accelerate the affordability of new technologies and build investor confidence in renewable energy projects now and into the future.

Record funding for ARENA to supercharge Australia''s net zero

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) welcomes expanded funding and new budget programs announced in the 2024-25 Federal Budget. The Australian Government announced a funding package of $7.1 billion for budgeted programs to be administered by ARENA including: $1.9 billion boost to ARENA''s...

What is renewable energy?

Renewable energy is produced using natural resources that are constantly replaced and never run out. Just as there are many natural sources of energy, there are many renewable energy technologies. Video: Accelerating Australia''s Shift to Renewable Energy Our

Supercharging Sydney Supermarket deliveries

More Sydney shoppers will soon have their groceries delivered in battery electric vehicle (BEV) trucks thanks to an Australian first project supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). ARENA is providing Zenobē, a global fleet

Board appointments for Australian Renewable Energy Agency

Today, the Albanese Government announced several key appointments to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) board. Mr Justin Punch has been re-appointed as chair for his third term, while Ms Elizabeth O''Leary will continue in her role for a second term.

ARENA allocates funding to up to 281 MWh of

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) on Saturday announced it has conditionally approved up to AUD 143 million (USD 95m/EUR 89m) in funding for up to 370 community batteries across Australia.

Australian Renewable Energy Agency

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is an independent agency of the Australian federal government, established in 2012 to manage Australia''s renewable energy programs, with the objective of increasing supply and competitiveness of Australian

Strategic priorities

Deliver the targeted programs in the 2024-25 Federal Budget In addition to delivering the above strategic priorities, we are also recognised for our expertise in providing grant funding on behalf of the Australian Government to improve the competitiveness and supply of renewable energy in Australia.

ARENA backs eight grid scale batteries worth $2.7 billion

On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $176 million in conditional funding to eight grid scale battery projects across Australia. Funded under ARENA''s Large Scale Battery Storage Funding Round, each battery will be equipped with grid-forming inverter technology, allowing them to

Australian Renewable Energy Agency

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The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is an independent agency of the Australian federal government, established in 2012 to manage Australia''s renewable energy programs, with the objective of increasing supply and competitiveness of Australian renewable energy sources.

Executive team

Darren Miller has been the Chief Executive Officer of ARENA since 2018. Darren has led ARENA through a period of change and renewal in which the agency has been provided over $2.6 billion over an additional 10 years to drive impact in renewable energy

Decarbonising transport across Western Australia

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced just over $21.8 million to three projects, unlocking an investment of $48.4 million in accelerating the shift to electric vehicles in Western Australia through the Australian Government''s Driving the Nation Program. ARENA is suppor...