DEADLINE: Solar Sunshot Program (ARENA) Round 1A

The Solar SunShot program aims to support innovative solar PV manufacturing facilities in Australia across the solar supply chain.  

The total funding allocated for the program is up to $1 billion (total funding allocation). The amount of funding allocated for a funding round will be specified in the relevant funding announcement.  

Two funding rounds have been announced under the program, and each round has its own outcomes.  

Round 1A 

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.