ARENA Launches AU$150 Million Second Round of Solar Sunshot Programme in Australia

ARENA initiates second funding round of Solar Sunshot initiative

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has commenced the second funding phase of the A$1bn ($652m) Solar Sunshot initiative, aimed at strengthening the solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing landscape in the country.

ARENA launches AU$150 million second round of Solar Sunshot programme in Australia

ARENA has launched the second funding round of its AU$1 billion Solar Sunshot programme, making AU$150 million available.

Solar Sunshot unlocks another $150m for local manufacturing

Australia’s solar manufacturing industry is set for a $150 million boost, with the second round of the federal government's $1 billion Solar Sunshot program opening on Thursday. Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen announced $150 million in grants and production credits to build supply chain resilience in a market dominated by China. While one in three Australian households now have rooftop panels – the highest uptake in the world – le…

$150 million round 2 Solar Sunshot targets solar supply chain technologies

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has launched the second funding round of the $1 billion Solar Sunshot program, releasing $150 million dollars to stimulate the commercial domestic manufacture of critical segments of the solar supply chain.The Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENAs) release of the $1 billion Solar Sunshot program’s second funding round, worth $150 million (USD 98 milion), aims to stimulate Australia’s ability to manuf…

Second Solar Sunshot round opens $150m funding - Manufacturers' Monthly

Image: marcin jucha/stock.adobe.comThe Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched the second funding round of its $1 billion Solar Sunshot program, opening the door to $150 million for projects strengthening Australia’s solar photovoltaic (PV) supply chain. Building on momentum from the first round, the scheme is designed to establish a resilient domestic solar manufacturing industry spanning everything from raw materials to deploym…

ARENA launches second Solar Sunshot funding round

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched the second funding round of the $1 billion Solar Sunshot program, building on the momentum of Round 1 to establish a resilient solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing sector in Australia. Round 2 has $150 million available to extend support to critical segments of the solar PV supply chain, including framing, solar glass, junction boxes and deployment technologies. Related article: Austra…