The Solar ScaleUp Challenge aims to identify breakthrough innovations from all over the world and bring together the key stakeholders needed to commercialise and scale them. DETAILS
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has opened the first round of the Solar Sunshot program to support innovation in Australia's solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing industry. Two Funding Rounds (Round 1A and Round 1B) are now open with a total of $550 million available. Round 1A aims to support solar PV manufacturing innovation with a […]
This year’s Innovation Bay will allow chosen applicants to showcase and pitch their ideas to over 100 of Australia’s leading angel investors, venture capitals (VC), private enterprise (PE) and corporate venture capital. Fostering an environment to create connections and supercharge growth in the clean energy space is a key focus of the program. Over a series of weeks, […]
Industrial activity accounts for approximately 44% of Australia's total emissions and 45% of energy use. With the burning of fossil fuels involved in more than half of these activities to produce process heat, there is a real need to explore new technology pathways to decarbonise. On October 29, 2024, ARENA will host an industry-focused webinar […]
Regional Microgrids ProgramSeeks to support the development and deployment of renewable energy microgrids across regional Australia that contribute to the Program Outcomes. Deadline: 19 Dec 2025
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 […]
We are excited to invite you to a webinar on the recently launched Community Batteries Funding Round 2. The webinar will cover the key features of Round 2 for organisations planning to submit an Express of Interest (EOI) proposal. Agenda Round 2 Overview ARENA's Assessment Process Eligibility Criteria Merit Criteria Key dates & Materials There’ll be […]
On 26 February 2025, ARENA announced $46.3 million to deploy community batteries across Australia under Community Batteries Funding Round 2 of the Community Batteries Funding Initiative. Key dates for the Community Batteries Funding Round 2 (Round 2) are outlined below. For more details, refer to the Funding Announcement. EOI Open Date: Monday, 17 March 2025 […]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has opened a second round of its Powering the Regions Fund: Industrial Transformation Stream (ITS) program, with $70 million in funding available to support industry to decarbonise. Following the well subscribed $150 million first round, the second round is open until 15 July 2025 and is expanding its focus […]
Join ARENA for a webinar on the recently published Grid-Forming Battery Portfolio Series: Summary Report. This session will bring the report to life, exploring key project learnings from the development, connection and operation of four, ARENA supported, grid-forming (GFM) battery energy storage system (BESS) plants on the National Energy Market (NEM). You'll hear from Ekistica on […]
ARENA is continuing its support for research and development (R&D) and commercialisation of Australian solar PV, with a new $60 million funding round to push innovation and take solar to ultra low-cost levels. ARENA’s ULCS goal is to achieve a Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for utility-scale solar PV of under $20 per MWh. This […]
Following the announcement of successful funding recipients under Hydrogen Headstart Round 1, ARENA is now seeking stakeholder feedback on the design of Hydrogen Headstart Round 2. Please visit the ARENA website to access the Round 2 Consultation Paper and instructions on how to provide feedback. All feedback must be provided by 5:00pm AEST Thursday, 31 July 2025.
The $500 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative (BBI) has been announced, a Budget measure announced by the Australian Government in May 2024 and a central part of the National Battery Strategy also released in May. BBI aims to enhance Australia’s battery manufacturing capability and commercialise battery manufacturing processes and technologies. BBI is a $500 million funding program […]
You’re invited to an industry webinar, hosted by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, introducing Project Jupiter, Western Australia’s major DER integration initiative, delivered in partnership by Western Power, Synergy, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), and Energy Policy WA, with support from ARENA. Now six months into delivery, Project Jupiter is already generating valuable insights […]
The $500 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative (BBI) has been announced, a Budget measure announced by the Australian Government in May 2024 and a central part of the National Battery Strategy also released in May. BBI aims to enhance Australia’s battery manufacturing capability and commercialise battery manufacturing processes and technologies. BBI is a $500 million funding program […]
Early stage founders in renewable energy, clean tech and climate tech are invited to apply to pitch at the sixth annual Renewables Startup Showcase happening in Melbourne on Tuesday 25 November. The Renewables Startup Showcase, delivered in partnership with Innovation Bay, brings together Australia's most promising startups and top investors to supercharge growth and innovation. […]
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 […]
This session is designed for current and future ARENA project recipient, as well as anyone in the bioenergy sector interested in the latest LCA developments and requirements. The author and reviewed of the updated guidelines, from Lifecycles and Edge Impact, will be joining this event to walk through the key changes, share their insights, and […]
In the May 2024 Federal Budget, the Australian Government announced $2 billion of funding for Round 2 of the Hydrogen Headstart program. The Program is designed to fund large-scale hydrogen production projects to accelerate development of Australia’s renewable hydrogen industry, catalyse clean energy industries and help Australia connect to new global hydrogen supply chains. The […]
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. Stream A: Regional Australia Microgrid Pilots - $50 million Stream B: First […]
This webinar will introduce the Renewable Energy Technology Manufacturing priority area of the Program, which supports the development of Australian manufacturing capability, and/or innovation and commercialisation of renewable energy technologies critical to the net-zero transition. Join for an overview of the program, and details of objectives, scope, eligibility, and the application process. Participants will also […]
This webinar will introduce the Low Carbon Liquid Fuels priority area of the Program, which supports the acceleration of commercial scale domestic production, pre-commercial technology demonstration and feedstock and supply chain enablement. Join for an overview of the program, and details of objectives, scope, eligibility, and the application process. Participants will also have the opportunity […]
This webinar will introduce the Green Metals priority area of the Program, which aims to support first of a kind solution development and/or acceleration of commercial scale production of green metals, including low and net zero emissions production of metals such as iron, steel, alumina and aluminium. Join for an overview of the program, and details […]
