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Australian Renewable Energy Agency
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) resulted from negotiations within the Australian parliament under the Gillard government (June 2010–June 2013), with the intention of providing more secure funding for renewable energy programs in the context of political changes. [1]Legal establishment came with the passing of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency Act
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
ARENA open for business on industrial decarbonisation
ARENA''s existing $40 million Industrial Energy Transformation Studies Program (IETS) remains open to support feasibility and engineering studies and associated metering that can enable an investment decision in
ARENA Careers
Visit our ARENA careers page to discover exciting opportunities across multiple disciplines and help us improve Australia''s future through renewable energy. 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
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, unlocking an expected $359 million of investment in
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...
Investment 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. Since October 2020, ARENA has received funding totalling
Sustainability
LEED Certification: Silver. Climate Pledge Arena is a LEED v4 for BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation project. LEED is a third-party designation that verifies a building or community was designed and built using strategies and
Legislation and regulation
ARENA is subject to legislation, regulations and standards including the acts that apply to corporate Commonwealth entities. Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2011; Statements. 2022 Statement of Expectation (PDF 209KB)
Advancing Renewables Program
ARENA wishes to attract and fund projects that align with its Investment Plan. Through the Advancing Renewables Program, ARENA is able to fund only those low emissions projects and activities that involve a renewable energy technology or technologies that increase the supply of, or improve the competitiveness of, renewable energy in Australia
ARENA Board
The ARENA board sets the investment strategies and priorities, oversees the running of our agency, and approves funding for projects up to $50 million. Appointed members have experience and knowledge in either renewable energy, technology, commercialisation, business investment or corporate governance.
Record funding for ARENA to supercharge Australia''s net zero
Since 2012, ARENA has supported 727 projects with $2.60 billion in funding commitments, unlocking a total investment of almost $12.51 billion in Australia''s renewable energy industry. ARENA is also currently delivering the $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart program, with recipients expected to be announced later this year.
Electric vehicles
Explore all of the electric vehicle projects ARENA has funded since 2012. Blogs: Electric Vehicles. ARENAWIRE is home to news, analysis and discussion about the EV projects ARENA funds. We have supported several projects involving EVs and renewable energy, including trials to understand how EVs could provide energy back to the electricity
New era for ARENA
As technologies have matured, ARENA''s focus has evolved from supporting pure renewable energy generation technologies to assisting with the integration of these technologies to support the operation of the system with ever increasing shares of variable renewable energy. ARENA''s current investment priorities include a focus on integrating
ARENA
Remote energy champions begin year long program with visit to Alaska. A new cohort of 17 remote energy champions from northern Canada, Alaska and Norway gathered at the end of July in Alaska, kicking off the third Arctic Remote Energy Networks Academy. 2024-25 ARENA cohort selected. Get to know the 2024-25 ARENA Program Cohort! This year''s
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.
Solar energy
Solar power in Australia. Solar PV generated approximately 10 per cent of Australia''s electricity in 2020-21, and is the fastest growing generation type in Australia.. More than 30 per cent of Australian households now have rooftop solar PV, with a combined capacity exceeding 11 GW.. Large scale solar farms are also on the rise in Australia, with almost 7 GW of generation
Sustainability
LEED Certification: Silver. Climate Pledge Arena is a LEED v4 for BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation project. LEED is a third-party designation that verifies a building or community was designed and built using strategies and materials to maximize sustainability.. LEED-certified buildings are designed and constructed with a focus on energy savings, water efficiency,
Executive team
Darren Miller – Chief Executive Officer. 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 technology development and emissions reduction.
ARENA open for business on industrial decarbonisation
ARENA''s existing $40 million Industrial Energy Transformation Studies Program (IETS) remains open to support feasibility and engineering studies and associated metering that can enable an investment decision in energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions for industrial processes. ARENA media contact: [email protected]
ARENA welcomes new funding
As technologies have matured, ARENA''s focus has evolved from supporting pure renewable energy generation technologies to assisting with the integration of these technologies to support the operation of the system with ever increasing shares of variable renewable energy. ARENA''s current investment priorities include a focus on integrating
Consultation open for Solar Sunshot
Consultation has opened today on the design of the $1 billion Solar Sunshot program announced by the Australian Government in March 2024. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), in consultation with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) will design the program which aims to accelerate the
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
Wind energy
Wind energy in Australia. This energy type is one of Australia''s main sources of renewable energy, generating enough electricity to meet 7.1 per cent of the nation''s total electricity demand. At the end of 2018, there were 94 wind farms in Australia, delivering nearly 16 GW of wind generation capacity.
ARENA Annual Report
Don''t Miss Out on This Year''s Innovation Bay. Do you have a clean energy start-up looking to get your ideas in front of investors? Innovation Bay and ARENA are now taking applications for the Innovation Bay Renewables Start-Up Showcase 2024.
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, project development, power generation, electricity transmission and distribution.
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. "Battery storage is an essential technology in the transition to renewable energy, allowing us to smooth out variable generation and store
Solar Sunshot
ARENA has allocated $500 million to Round 1A: Solar PV Manufacturing Innovation. Round 1 A focuses on modules, inputs to modules (e.g. solar glass and frames) as well as deployment systems (e.g. innovative solar racking). Round 1B ARENA has allocated $50 million to Round 1B: Solar PV Manufacturing Studies: feasibility studies and FEED. How it works
