Tag: Australian Renewable Energy Agency
ARENA funds robotics and software projects to reduce solar costs
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced over $3.2 million in funding for two innovative solar projects aimed at achieving ultra-low-cost solar energy.
ARENA reveals latest board appointments
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced the latest appointments to its Board, as revealed by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen.
New tech initiatives to revolutionise energy use in manufacturing
The Australian Government announced its support for businesses to adopt innovative technologies aimed at reducing emissions and boosting productivity, especially in hard-to-abate industries.
Australia rolls out first electric trucks for sustainable last-mile delivery
Australia is set to revolutionise last-mile delivery with the introduction of 112 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) trucks, funded by a $12.8 million grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) Driving the Nation Fund.
ARENA launches $100M global solar innovation challenge
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched the $100 million Solar ScaleUp Challenge, inviting innovators, developers, engineers, financiers, and solar customers worldwide to accelerate large-scale solar innovation and reduce costs.
Vast’s solar methanol project in Port Augusta gets green light
Renewable energy technology firm Vast Renewables Limited has received planning consent for its groundbreaking Solar Methanol 1 (SM1) project.
ARENA funds GridWise to streamline renewable energy integration
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is injecting $336,000 into GridWise Energy Solutions for their pioneering ‘Dynamic Model Validation’ (DMV) project.
Consultation launched for $1 billion Solar Sunshot program in Australia
The Australian Government has initiated consultations on the blueprint of the Solar Sunshot program, a $1 billion initiative announced in March 2024.
Breakthrough Victoria backs RayGen’s renewable energy vision with $20M investment
Breakthrough Victoria announced a $20 million investment in local company RayGen Resources in a bid to propel Victoria's transition towards clean energy sources.
UNSW gets $6.3M funding boost for renewable energy and decarbonisation research
UNSW's School of Chemical Engineering has secured a $6.3 million funding boost from the Australian government to propel research initiatives in renewable energy and decarbonisation.
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Australian manufacturing in 2025: Challenges and pathways to progress
The Australian manufacturing sector, long considered the backbone of the nation’s economy, is standing at a crossroads in 2025.
