Tag: ARENA

ARENA powers up $100m solar challenge

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Utility-scale solar energy projects are the focus of a new federally-funded $100 million global innovation challenge targeting technologies that lower the cost of installation, operation, and maintenance. The Australian Renewable...

Govt starts work on green metals funding package

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The federal Industry department is advancing on plans for a significant green metals investment package with the release of a consultation paper weeks after receiving budget funding. The green...

A future built on politics: Prospect theory vs mission economy

Posted on   |  by Sandy Plunkett
For all the pre-budget Future Made in Australia hype; all the predictions that federal Labor would deliver a bold state-led ‘mission economy’ reindustrialisation agenda of the type evangelised by...

Energy innovation grants to test flexible demand

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Projects that help identify and mange energy load flexibility – a key factor in Australia’s transforming energy grid and power prices – have received around $4.5 million in the...

Solar Sunshot subsidies to flow from 2026

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Solar module manufacturers will start competing for their share of $1 billion in production subsidies within months, with funding expected to flow from mid-2026 to help meet a 10...

$59.1m for hydrogen and green metals commercialisation

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The government’s clean energy funding agency has committed $59.1 million to renewable hydrogen and low emissions iron and steel projects, surprising applicants with almost 20 per cent more than...

$1bn solar manufacturing package in upcoming budget

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The federal government will set aside $1 billion in subsidies and grants to support solar panel manufacturing across the entire value chain as part of a new Australian Renewable...

Australia’s largest grid-forming battery green-lit

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australia’s largest grid-forming battery will be built in the New South Wales Hunter region from early next year after a final investment decision was reached by AGL Energy on...