Australia's Bold Vision for Ultra Low Cost Solar and Green Hydrogen Dominance
Key Ideas
  • Arena is confident in achieving a game-changing cost of large scale solar at $20/MWh by 2030 through advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence.
  • Efforts like the Solar Sunshot program and boosting Australia's share of the global solar PV supply chain aim to support the country's green hydrogen ambitions.
  • Robotic advancements and AI are offering opportunities to reduce labor costs in solar installation, contributing to achieving the $20/MWh target.
  • Arena has committed significant funding to over 780 projects with a focus on groundbreaking technologies like grid forming battery inverters and consumer energy resources.
The head of Australia’s Renewable Energy Agency (Arena) is optimistic about driving the cost of large-scale solar down to $20/MWh by 2030 through the 30-30-30 vision, focusing on module efficiency and cost reduction. Arena's CEO, Darren Miller, highlights the importance of robotics and AI in achieving this target by reducing labor and civil works costs. The Solar Sunshot program and local manufacturing initiatives will support Australia's green hydrogen ambitions. Arena's $100 million solar challenge attracted global interest, with selected projects expected to trial new technologies in Australia. Additionally, the agency has committed $3 billion to various projects, including the Hydrogen Headstart and Solar Sunshot programs. Arena's focus also extends to grid modernization technologies like battery inverters and grid management schemes. With a commitment to replacing coal-fired grids with renewables, Arena plays a crucial role in Australia's energy transition.
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