Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Funding

Overview of Competition

ARENA provides financial assistance to projects that advance renewable energy technologies and improve the competitiveness of renewable energy in Australia. Funding spans from research and development to large-scale deployment, aiming to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy future.

Application deadlines vary across programs. Applicants should refer to the ARENA Funding Opportunities page for specific closing dates.

ARENA’s funding programs support a wide range of activities, including:

• Research and development of innovative renewable energy technologies.
• Demonstration and deployment projects that enhance the integration of renewable energy into the grid.
• Initiatives that improve energy productivity and reduce emissions in various sectors.

Fund Details

Key funding programs include:

• Advancing Renewables Program (ARP): Supports projects that contribute to the commercialisation of renewable energy technologies.
• Solar Sunshot: Aims to support the development and operation of manufacturing facilities in Australia across the solar supply chain.
• Hydrogen Headstart: Provides up to $2 billion of revenue support to support large-scale renewable hydrogen production projects.
• Battery Breakthrough Initiative: Promotes the development of battery manufacturing capabilities in Australia.
• Driving the Nation Program: Enables the demonstration and deployment of new zero emissions vehicle technologies.
• Regional Microgrids Program (RMP): Supports the development and deployment of renewable energy microgrids across rural and regional Australia.
• Innovation Fund: Supports emerging Australian technologies and businesses that can accelerate Australia’s transition to a renewable energy economy.

Eligibility

Eligibility criteria vary by program but generally require applicants to:

• Be an Australian entity with an active ABN.
• Demonstrate the capability and capacity to deliver the proposed project.
• Align with ARENA’s investment priorities and strategic objectives.

Visit the ARENA Funding Opportunities page for detailed guidelines and application updates.