The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today launched its new Investment Plan that sets out three new priority areas to further improve the competitiveness of renewable energy technologies and increase the supply of renewable energy in Australia. In a bid to sharpen its investment focus, ARENA funding will be directed towards projects that support the […]
ARENA submission on the AER Draft RRO Contract and Firmness Guideline
Overview CategorySubmissions Date16 June 2019 ProjectN/A This submission provides background information and insight derived from ARENA projects as relevant to the AER’s consideration of the Contract and Firmness Guideline under the Retailer Reliability Obligation (RRO) mechanism. It focusses on the benefits of supporting increased load flexibility and innovation in retail pricing. ARENA submission on the […]
Port Gregory wind, solar and battery hybrid plant to power mine
Second-hand wind turbines, solar and a battery will combine to power a remote mine in Western Australia, in a first-of-its kind project supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). On behalf of the Australian Government, ARENA is providing $3 million funding to Port Gregory Wind Farm (PGWF) Pty Ltd to build grid-connected wind, solar […]