Good news story: ARENA-funded project Tropic Wings recognised at the 2024 QBIC Awards.

The Cairns tour company's latest initiative introduces 12 new BEVs. Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) proudly supports this project to decarbonise transport.

Learn more about the project: arena.gov.au/projects/tropi…

We’re announcing $59.1 million to support R&D and commercialisation activities in renewable #hydrogen and low emissions iron and steel.

The grants support 21 research projects delivered by top universities, research organisations, startups and companies.
arena.gov.au/news/funding-b…

We’re seeking community members with knowledge & experience relating to First Nations peoples & communities for Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)'s Advisory Panel.

Do you have knowledge in First Nations engagement, rights, interests & equitable agreement making?
Submit an EOI: arena.gov.au/about/advisory…

This week ARENA’s CEO Darren Miller ☀️💨💦⚡️ spoke with Renew Economy about the strategy behind the $1 billion Solar Sunshot funding to advance the solar PV supply chain in Australia.

Read the full article and listen to the podcast👇

The Australian Government has announced the establishment of the Solar Sunshot program to grow domestic solar manufacturing industry in Australia.

The program will be delivered by Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) in collaboration with DCCEEW.

Find out more: arena.gov.au/news/1-billion…

Today Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) welcomed $1 billion from Australian Government for the Solar Sunshot program.

The program will grow solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing in Aus for local innovation & commercialisation.

This will be delivered by ARENA in collaboration with DCCEEW.

arena.gov.au/news/1-billion…

That’s a wrap on ARENA Insights Forum 2024!📅
Today 200 delegates heard industry experts share vital lessons from ARENA’s cutting-edge projects.

Thanks to our contributors & participants. We’ll share key takeaways soon.

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ARENA to fund $2.85 mill under the Regional Microgrids Program to trial two novel long duration #EnergyStorage technologies at remote microgrids.

Horizon Power will test Redflow’s zinc bromide flow battery & BASF’s sodium sulphur battery.
arena.gov.au/news/new-batte…

$2 mill announced for Lochard Energy for an 18-month feasibility study into large-scale #hydrogen production and storage in Victoria’s onshore Otway Basin.

The $6.3 mill feasibility study is the second stage of Lochard’s H2RESTORE project.
arena.gov.au/news/pioneerin…

ARENA backs First Nations renewable hydrogen ambitions with support for the Aboriginal Clean Energy Partnership (ACEP).

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is providing $1.66 mill to support a phase 1 feasibility study for the East Kimberley Clean Energy and Hydrogen Project.
arena.gov.au/news/arena-bac…

Excited to see Team Global Express's 43 new electric trucks yesterday: Aust’s largest logistics #ElectricVehicle fleet trial, funded by Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).

More on ARENA's $136m+ investment in zero emissions transport: arena.gov.au/projects/depot…

#EV DCCEEW Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Darren Miller ☀️💨💦⚡️

ARENA’s CEO Darren Miller ☀️💨💦⚡️ spoke at a recent Energy and Climate Ministerial Council meeting outlining the role of green hydrogen and ultra-low cost solar in Australia’s superpower vision.

Read more to see what Darren had to say: arena.gov.au/blog/the-role-…

$9.4 million announced for the Aurizon ‘Battery Powered Tender for Heavy Haul Fleet Decarbonisation’ project.

This is a world-first proof of concept rail tender.

The project works to cut emissions from Australia’s resources industry.

Learn more: arena.gov.au/news/on-track-…

For #IWD2024 we spoke to recipients of the 2023 Chloe Munro Scholarship.

They shared their advice to women in the renewables sector.

Discover what they had to say: arena.gov.au/blog/invest-in…

Learn more about the scholarship: cleanenergycouncil.org.au/advocacy-initi…

📷: courtesy Clean Energy Council

To mark #IWD2024 , the Financial Review is highlighting ‘Women to Watch’ the energy and sustainability sector.

One of the women nominated is Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)’s Senior Strategy Manager Elicia Cantelo.

📰Read the full article: afr.com/companies/ener…

Join IRENA on International Women's Day for their Policy Talks webinar:
'Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress Through Renewable Energy' 💡

When: Friday 8 March 2024, 3:30 PM GST — check your local time.
Where: online via Zoom.

Register your attendance below 👇

The Clean Energy Council has published its Leading Practice Principles: First Nations and Renewable Energy Projects, a collaboration with KPMG Australia based around a set of principles originally devised by the First Nations Clean Energy Network. cleanenergycouncil.org.au/news/new-first…