As we look back at 10 years since ARENA was first established, we’re speaking with one of the most important names in Australia’s clean energy journey, Ross Garnaut.

Economist Ross Garnaut has many descriptions attached to his name  - emeritus professor at the University of Melbourne and the Australian National University, former economic adviser to Prime Minister Bob Hawke, ambassador to China, author - but there’s one label you may not have heard: “An old dog for a hard road”.

Read more: arena.gov.au/blog/ross-garnauts-renewable-energy-road/

As we look back at 10 years since ARENA was first established, we’re speaking with one of the most important names in Australia’s clean energy journey, Ross Garnaut.
Economist Ross Garnaut has many descriptions attached to his name  - emeritus professor at the University of Melbourne and the Australian National University, former economic adviser to Prime Minister Bob Hawke, ambassador to China, author - but there’s one label you may not have heard: “An old dog for a hard road”.
Read more: <a href="https://arena.gov.au/blog/ross-garnauts-renewable-energy-road/">arena.gov.au/blog/ross-garnauts-renewable-energy-road/</a>

Ross Garnaut's renewables road

Hysata CEO Paul Barrett explains how research undertaken by two Australian universities is helping them produce the world’s most efficient hydrogen electrolysers.

Early in 2022, Australian technology company Hysata announced they had developed a groundbreaking hydrogen electrolyser.

The news made a splash, offering a pathway for emissions free hydrogen to compete with methods of production that rely on fossil fuels.

Read more: https://arena.gov.au/blog/rewired-game-changing-electrolysers-with-hysatas-paul-barrett

Hysata CEO Paul Barrett explains how research undertaken by two Australian universities is helping them produce the world&rsquo;s most efficient hydrogen electrolysers.
Early in 2022, Australian technology company Hysata announced they had developed a groundbreaking hydrogen electrolyser.
The news made a splash, offering a pathway for emissions free hydrogen to compete with methods of production that rely on fossil fuels.
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Game-changing electrolysers with Hysata’s Paul Barrett

Creative ways of storing energy from the wind and sun will be needed to power the next phase of the energy transition.

This week on ARENA’s podcast Rewired, we speak to Dr Marnie Shaw from the Australian National University about a new wave of community energy projects.

Unlike the small household batteries that are installed behind the meter to soak up rooftop solar power, community batteries can be installed across the distribution network to benefit all households.

Read more: arena.gov.au/blog/stockpiling-solar-power-in-suburban-batteries/

Creative ways of storing energy from the wind and sun will be needed to power the next phase of the energy transition.
This week on ARENA&rsquo;s podcast Rewired, we speak to Dr Marnie Shaw from the Australian National University about a new wave of community energy projects.
Unlike the small household batteries that are installed behind the meter to soak up rooftop solar power, community batteries can be installed across the distribution network to benefit all households.
Read more: <a href="https://arena.gov.au/blog/stockpiling-solar-power-in-suburban-batteries/">arena.gov.au/blog/stockpiling-solar-power-in-suburban-batteries/</a>

Stockpiling solar power in suburban batteries

The gift of a solar powered car at just eight years of age set 5B’s Nicole Kuepper-Russell on a pathway that is transforming the way the world produces energy.

Now the Chief Operating Officer at solar pioneer 5B, Kuepper-Russell joins Rewired to explain how the company's unique approach is making solar faster to deploy and more affordable.

With support from ARENA, 5B is deploying robots and automation at their Sydney manufacturing plant. The project aims to bring down the cost of their prefabricated 'Maverick' solar arrays that will soon underpin the world's largest solar farm.

The gift of a solar powered car at just eight years of age set 5B&rsquo;s Nicole Kuepper-Russell on a pathway that is transforming the way the world produces energy.
Now the Chief Operating Officer at solar pioneer 5B, Kuepper-Russell joins Rewired to explain how the company's unique approach is making solar faster to deploy and more affordable.
With support from ARENA, 5B is deploying robots and automation at their Sydney manufacturing plant. The project aims to bring down the cost of their prefabricated 'Maverick' solar arrays that will soon underpin the world's largest solar farm.

5B's Nicole Keupper-Russell explains how robots and automation will help to deliver the cheapest electricity the world has ever seen.

The maverick robots set to transform solar, with 5B's Nicole Kuepper-Russell

Australian innovators AMSL Aero are taking renewable energy to the skies with their futuristic reimagining of the aircraft.

Founders Andrew Moore and Siobhan Lyndon joined us this week to share their vision for air travel and explain how soon we might take off in their emissions free ‘air taxi’.

Moore has used his aeronautical engineering background, paired with 15 years experience in the aviation industry, to inform the design of AMSL Aero’s “Vertiia” aircraft.

It takes off vertically like a helicopter, using eight electric powered rotors that rotate to horizontal to allow it to fly using a pair of wings. It will come with the option of hydrogen fuel cell or battery electric propulsion, with hydrogen able to travel 1000 kilometres for the same weight as the battery version which can cover about 250 kilometres.

Read more - https://arena.gov.au/blog/a-bit-like-the-jetsons-green-hydrogen-takes-flight

 

Australian innovators AMSL Aero are taking renewable energy to the skies with their futuristic reimagining of the aircraft.
Founders Andrew Moore and Siobhan Lyndon joined us this week to share their vision for air travel and explain how soon we might take off in their emissions free &lsquo;air taxi&rsquo;.
Moore has used his aeronautical engineering background, paired with 15 years experience in the aviation industry, to inform the design of AMSL Aero&rsquo;s &ldquo;Vertiia&rdquo; aircraft.
It takes off vertically like a helicopter, using eight electric powered rotors that rotate to horizontal to allow it to fly using a pair of wings. It will come with the option of hydrogen fuel cell or battery electric propulsion, with hydrogen able to travel 1000 kilometres for the same weight as the battery version which can cover about 250 kilometres.
Read more - https://arena.gov.au/blog/a-bit-like-the-jetsons-green-hydrogen-takes-flight
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AMSL Aero's Vertiia aircraft could be in the skies within five to ten years

“A bit like The Jetsons”. Green hydrogen takes flight with AMSL Aero

When Professor Martin Green started his solar research in the 1970s, the idea of using solar panels to power our homes was out of this world. 

NASA was developing solar technology to power spacecraft and satellites, but was far too expensive and inefficient for terrestrial applications.

Half a century on, more than three million Australian homes have panels on their rooftops, combining into a force that is transforming the way we use energy.

This week Professor Green joined us this week to share his remarkable story and look to the future of energy, now that solar has officially changed the game.

Read more - https://arena.gov.au/blog/revolutionising-energy-with-australias-solar-superman 

When Professor Martin Green started his solar research in the 1970s, the idea of using solar panels to power our homes was out of this world.&nbsp;
NASA was developing solar technology to power spacecraft and satellites, but was far too expensive and inefficient for terrestrial applications.
Half a century on, more than three million Australian homes have panels on their rooftops, combining into a force that is transforming the way we use energy.
This week Professor Green joined us this week to share his remarkable story and look to the future of energy, now that solar has officially changed the game.
Read more - <a href="https://arena.gov.au/blog/revolutionising-energy-with-australias-solar-superman">https://arena.gov.au/blog/revolutionising-energy-with-australias-solar-superman&nbsp;</a>

When Professor Martin Green started his solar panel research in the 1970s, the idea of using solar panels to power our homes was out of this world.

Revolutionising energy with Australia’s “solar superman”

This week, SEA Electric’s Bill Gillespie joins us to share exciting developments in the world of zero emissions heavy vehicles.

Their trucks are now in operation across some of Australia’s biggest fleets, ferrying deliveries for Woolworths, IKEA, Australia Post and DHL, and also helping local councils to reduce emissions.

Founded in Australia and now based in Los Angeles, SEA Electric is expanding into international markets, with a growing presence in the US, Europe and Asia.

As well as helping companies to meet their customers’ sustainability expectations, Gillespie explains that the growth of electric trucks offers fleet operators a way to make “extreme” savings on their fuel bills.

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This week, SEA Electric&rsquo;s Bill Gillespie joins us to share exciting developments in the world of zero emissions heavy vehicles.
Their trucks are now in operation across some of Australia&rsquo;s biggest fleets, ferrying deliveries for Woolworths, IKEA, Australia Post and DHL, and also helping local councils to reduce emissions.
Founded in Australia and now based in Los Angeles, SEA Electric is expanding into international markets, with a growing presence in the US, Europe and Asia.
As well as helping companies to meet their customers&rsquo; sustainability expectations, Gillespie explains that the growth of electric trucks offers fleet operators a way to make &ldquo;extreme&rdquo; savings on their fuel bills.
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Melbourne-made electric trucks are helping to cut transport emissions

Cutting transport emissions with Melbourne-made electric trucks

Australian solar pioneers have set a new efficiency benchmark with their next generation cells.

From humble beginnings in a garage in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, solar startup SunDrive is on a rapid rise.

In September, they announced that they had developed the world’s most efficient silicon cell, claiming the record from China’s Longi Solar.

The record is made more significant by the fact that SunDrive’s cells are manufactured with copper in the place of silver, a precious metal that is in limited supply.

This week co-founder and CEO Vince Allen joined Rewired to discuss their new world record for solar efficiency, and what it could mean for the transition to renewable energy.

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Australian solar pioneers have set a new efficiency benchmark with their next generation cells.
From humble beginnings in a garage in Sydney&rsquo;s eastern suburbs, solar startup SunDrive is on a rapid rise.
In September, they announced that they had developed the world&rsquo;s most efficient silicon cell, claiming the record from China&rsquo;s Longi Solar.
The record is made more significant by the fact that SunDrive&rsquo;s cells are manufactured with copper in the place of silver, a precious metal that is in limited supply.
This week co-founder and CEO Vince Allen joined Rewired to discuss their new world record for solar efficiency, and what it could mean for the transition to renewable energy.
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SunDrive have broken the world record for solar efficiency with their innovative cells

Smashing solar records with SunDrive’s Vince Allen

Fresh off the back of launching ARENA's new investment plan, CEO Darren Miller joins us to explain how renewables could soon shake up the heaviest of heavy industries.

In our conversation he explains that investment decisions made today will be key to transforming our energy system and achieving net zero emissions.

We also explore the bold vision that underpins ARENA's new investment plan. As well as helping to decarbonise emissions-intensive industries, success could see more value captured from Australia’s renewable energy and new opportunities created in jobs-rich manufacturing industries.

Read more: arena.gov.au/blog/darren-millers-vision-for-a-prosperous-renewable-future/

Fresh off the back of launching ARENA's new investment plan, CEO Darren Miller joins us to explain how renewables could soon shake up the heaviest of heavy industries.
In our conversation he explains that investment decisions made today will be key to transforming our energy system and achieving net zero emissions.
We also explore the bold vision that underpins ARENA's new investment plan. As well as helping to decarbonise emissions-intensive industries, success could see more value captured from Australia&rsquo;s renewable energy and new opportunities created in jobs-rich manufacturing industries.
Read more: <a href="https://arena.gov.au/blog/darren-millers-vision-for-a-prosperous-renewable-future/">arena.gov.au/blog/darren-millers-vision-for-a-prosperous-renewable-future/</a>

Darren Miller’s vision for a prosperous renewable future

Working on solar since the 1990s, Professor Renate Egan has helped to transform the way we consume energy, recently taking up the challenge to “electrify everything”.

Professor Egan is living her vision, investing in a small solar system in 2008 that she has since expanded and backed up with battery storage. Renate's electrification journey has seen her switch to an electric vehicle and she aims to replace her gas cooktop and water heater within the next year.

In 2013 Renate co-founded Solar Analytics, which provides monitoring information to help solar households understand their energy generation and usage.

Read more on ARENAWIRE: arena.gov.au/blog/electrifying-our-lives-with-professor-renate-egan

 

Working on solar since the 1990s, Professor Renate Egan has helped to transform the way we consume energy, recently taking up the challenge to &ldquo;electrify everything&rdquo;.
Professor Egan is living her vision, investing in a small solar system in 2008 that she has since expanded and backed up with battery storage. Renate's electrification journey has seen her switch to an electric vehicle and she aims to replace her gas cooktop and water heater within the next year.
In 2013 Renate co-founded Solar Analytics, which provides monitoring information to help solar households understand their energy generation and usage.
Read more on ARENAWIRE: <a href="arena.gov.au/blog/electrifying-our-lives-with-professor-renate-egan/">arena.gov.au/blog/electrifying-our-lives-with-professor-renate-egan</a>
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Professor Renate Egan is a solar pioneer, supporting innovations that are electrifying our lives.

How our homes are turning the energy market on its head

Rewired is back for its biggest season yet.

In season four, we will hear how ARENA funding is helping to trial new ways of producing metals like steel and aluminium using renewable energy.

Experts will share progress commercialising technologies like renewable hydrogen and electric vehicles, which are finally achieving long-held potential.

And we will explore how Australia’s riches of wind and solar could unlock opportunities to undertake more energy-intensive processes onshore, creating jobs and wealth.

This is our most ambitious season to date, with twice as many episodes giving us the chance to showcase more of the ways Australia is unlocking a renewable energy future.

Find out more at www.arena.gov.au/blog. 

Rewired is back for its biggest season yet.
In season four, we will hear how ARENA funding is helping to trial new ways of producing metals like steel and aluminium using renewable energy.
Experts will share progress commercialising technologies like renewable hydrogen and electric vehicles, which are finally achieving long-held potential.
And we will explore how Australia&rsquo;s riches of wind and solar could unlock opportunities to undertake more energy-intensive processes onshore, creating jobs and wealth.
This is our most ambitious season to date, with twice as many episodes giving us the chance to showcase more of the ways Australia is unlocking a renewable energy future.
Find out more at <a href="http://www.arena.gov.au/blog">www.arena.gov.au/blog</a>.&nbsp;

Australia is in the midst of an energy revolution and The Innovators wants to take you to the cutting edge of it.  It's a place of hydrogen-producing solar paint, of virtual power plants and energy cryptocurrencies.  It's a place of pure innovation and leadership, sparked by individuals with a renewable energy future in their sights and, often, extraordinary stories of their own to tell.  Yes, between the politics, the market and the consumer, there's a lot of noise distorting the energy debate right now.  We want to cut through that with stories of world-leading technology, bold ideas, the value of persistence and would you believe it, the motivating force of failure.  Hosted by Adam Morton, The Innovators is a six-part series and is the second of the Rewired podcasts powered by ARENA, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.  Find out more at www.arena.gov.au/blog

Rewired

ARENA’s podcast returns for a new season, bringing you inside the conversations shaping Australia’s clean energy transformation.

The series spotlights the innovators, policymakers and industry leaders turning big renewable energy ideas into real-world impact.

Each episode delivers practical insights on the technologies, investments and decisions accelerating the energy transition.

For more information about the latest episodes, head to arena.gov.au/podcast.

ARENA&rsquo;s podcast returns for a new season, bringing you inside the conversations shaping Australia&rsquo;s clean energy transformation.
The series spotlights the innovators, policymakers and industry leaders turning big renewable energy ideas into real-world impact.
Each episode delivers practical insights on the technologies, investments and decisions accelerating the energy transition.
For more information about the latest episodes, head to <a href="https://arena.gov.au/knowledge-bank/rewired-season-4-podcast/">arena.gov.au/podcast</a>.

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