Australian Renewable Energy Agency
About Australian Renewable Energy Agency
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) accelerates the adoption of renewable energy technologies in Australia by funding research, development, and demonstration projects. It supports pre-commercial energy innovation to improve competitiveness and increase the supply of clean energy across the Australian economy. ARENA engages across sectors and regions, from laboratories to field demonstrations, with a focus on accelerating Australia’s transition to net zero emissions. The agency highlights knowledge sharing through its Knowledge Bank and project portfolio, spanning technologies like solar, wind, storage, hydrogen, and electrification.
Recent News
Australia’s ARENA Targets Sub-AU$30/MWh Solar to Unlock 10GW Annual Deployment Pipeline
ARENA Backs Lithium Refining Manufacturing Trial in Western Australia
Wannon Water, Enervest Complete ‘One of Australia’s Largest Floating Solar Arrays’
What Can US Utility Regulators Learn From Australia’s Distribution Market?
Arena-Backed Green Hydrogen Plan Disappears From Queue for Federal Environmental Approval
Australia to Claw Back AU$1.3 Billion From Solar, Battery and Hydrogen Initiatives in 2026-27 Budget
The Hydrogen Stream: Ireland’s LCOH on Par with Morocco, Brazil
No Customers: Plans for Townsville Hydrogen Project Scrapped After Failing to Find Buyers for the Product
Network Says New Community Battery Will Deliver Cheaper Bills to Locals From Storage as a Service Scheme
Amber Scores $13.6 Million for Vehicle-to-Grid Residential Energy Plan
Firebird Metals Awarded $2m Grant to Advance Manganese-to-Cathode Processing Technology and Demo Plant
Three Hours of Free Power a Day Sounds Good – but Is Australia’s Scheme Fair?
ARENA Funding Targets Manufacturing Advances in Battery Pack and Materials Projects
Australia’s New South Wales Commits AU$225 Million to Low-Carbon and Renewables Manufacturing
Voltavate Launches Victorian R&D Site for Battery Manufacturing Push
Inside PV Manufacturing: Tindo’s Solar Manufacturing Facility in Australia
More Battery Electric Trucks Take To Australian Roads
Australian Battery Storage Manufacturer Secures $2.3 Million Grant From ARENA to Scale up Capacity
Recent Deals
Capral Aluminium Secures up to $2.3M Funding From ARENA for Lower‑emissions Furnace Upgrade
LMS Energy Secures A$10 Mn Funding From Australian Renewable Energy Agency for Wasleys Biomethane Project
ReadySteadyPlug Secures $1.0M Funding From Australian Renewable Energy Agency