Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

Energy storage is a critical component in the clean energy transition. ARENA is granting $4.8 million to Gelion for their innovative and unique sulphur battery tech. This project will focus on the development of two different higher density battery chemistries. The technology could help in EVs and electric aviation to support longer ranges. ARENA is committed to backing projects like this helping to find more efficient, less expensive, sustainable energy storage solutions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/geDnFH2j Image: courtesy of Gelion. #EnergyStorage #EnergyTransition #Batteries #AustralianManufacturing

$14.1 million will go towards two innovative projects helping sustainable aviation fuels take flight. ARENA is providing funding to Ampol and GrainCorp for separate studies to develop renewable fuel alternatives for Australia’s airline industry: - $8m to Ampol for the ‘Brisbane Renewable Fuels Pre-FEED Study’ - $6.1m to GrainCorp for the ‘SAF Oilseed Crushing Facility Pre-Deployment Study’ Domestic aviation accounts for approximately 2% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. These projects represent an important step in addressing the challenges to decarbonise this high emissions industry. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ggkVti-Q Image: courtesy of GrainCorp. #ARENA #SustainableAviationFuel #EmissionsReduction #Innovation #DecarbonisingTransport #NetZero #RenewableEnergy

Domestic hot water accounts for 20% of residential carbon emissions. Flexible options could potentially offer financial benefits while helping to add more solar energy into the electricity system. Learn more about this hot topic by watching the recording of our recent ‘Flexible Hot Water’ webinar. We explored learnings and insights from ARENA's domestic hot water trials involving thousands of households, featuring DNSPs, retailers, and metering providers, including: - University of Technology Sydney’s Institute for Sustainable Futures (UTS-ISF) - Flexible Demand in Australia - State of Play Report - PLUS ES in partnership with AGL, UNSW and SA Power Networks - Trial Background and Reports - United Energy, CitiPower and Powercor - Trial Background and Reports - Intellihub Group - Trial Background and Reports Catch up on the webinar recording now: https://lnkd.in/gy4UZKeK #FlexibleDemand #FlexDemand #Solar #EnergyTransition #NetZero

4 billion tonnes of goods move through Australian roads annually, with heavy transport contributing 44% of the country's transport emissions. Without change, emissions could rise by 16% by 2040. ‘We have the solutions, and they are already in use in many other countries.’ Facing the challenge head on, Sita Holtslag, Europe Director for CALSTART, believes the sector can be decarbonised. ‘We’re not just talking about pilots anymore; we’re in series production,’ she said at ARENA’s latest Insights Forum. ‘This is a systems change, and it will need all stakeholders in the ecosystem to change together.’ ARENA is supporting this transition with the $100 million Driving the Nation program supporting decarbonising heavy transport. Read the full blog to dive deeper into the challenges and solutions for heavy transport: https://lnkd.in/gFBYvAEy #DecarbonisingTransport #NetZero #ZeroEmissionsVehicles #EVs #HeavyTransport

You’re invited to join EnergyLab for their Climate Solutions Accelerator public showcase. Startups will demo their tech, share recent achievements and engage in a Q+A session. ARENA is a proud supporter of EnergyLab and this event, helping early-stage clean energy startups and accelerate development of pre-commercial renewable energy technologies. When: 10:30 am AEDT Tuesday 10 Dec. Where: online via Zoom. Register to attend: http://bit.ly/3VbWsNC 

ARENA is helping to reduce emissions in one of Australia’s most carbon intensive industries. $10 million will support Fortescue to develop first of a kind fast chargers for heavy mine site vehicles. The 6 MW fast chargers will be able to charge 240 tonne battery electric trucks in under 30 mins. This funding is awarded under ARENA’s Industrial Transformation Stream, supporting emissions reduction at industrial facilities in regional Australia. With heavy transport contributing to around a quarter of the mining industry’s emissions, this technology offers solutions to address these issues. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eFbHjCzs Image: courtesy of Fortescue. #ARENA #NetZero #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #EmissionsReduction

What are the challenges and opportunities as we transition to zero-emissions heavy transport? In case you missed it: catch up on the highlights from our recent Insights Forum on ‘Accelerating Zero-Emission Heavy Transport’. We’ve published a report capturing the key insights and takeaways from the day. This includes an overview of critical themes, innovative ideas, and actionable strategies discussed. Each session’s themes are noted, including solutions shared and discussed by industry leaders, policymakers, and experts during the event. Explore the event summary report in full: https://lnkd.in/gQePHNMG Video: This is Creative. #ARENAInsights #DecarbonisingTransport #ZeroEmissionVehicles #BEV #EV

We are thrilled today with the passing of amendments to the ARENA Act following the passage of the Future Made in Australia Bills. These changes set ARENA up for continued success driving impact and innovation in the transition to net zero. The changes include:  - Provision of $6 billion in statutory funding over 10 years  - The power to employ our own staff  - Improved Board arrangements - Support for a multi-minister model to enable ARENA to deliver our expanded programs These amendments confirm ARENA’s critical role in Australia’s transition to net zero and ensure we have the stability and support to keep doing our important work. #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #EnergyTransition