AUSTELA is working with leading research agencies to connect Australian decision-makers with leading research in solar thermal power.
Through AUSTELA’s members and partner organisations, gain unique insights into current developments and trends in solar thermal power.
If your organization is involved in solar thermal energy development, technology or investment in Australia, you need to join AUSTELA.
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to test the market for CST projects in Australia. The RFI process closed on 31 July 2017 and a synthesis of responses, prepared by ITP, is now publically available. The report can be downloaded HERE.
In the context of the recent decision to build a 150 MW solar thermal power plant with 8 hours of full-load thermal energy storage to diversify and stabilize South Australia’s electricity system, followed by its development approval earlier this month, concentrated solar thermal energy is experiencing increasing interest from different government entities and companies in Australia.
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is currently seeking industry information as the first step in exploring how concentrated sunlight could generate reliable, affordable renewable energy with built-in storage for our national grids.
Interested parties are expected to include (but are not limited to) project proponents, debt and equity investors, original equipment manufacturers, off-takers and government entities.
Responses are due by 5pm 31 July 2017, can cover all types of CST technology and project sizes, and should not exceed a written submission of 20 pages.
The link to the RFI is found HERE
AUSTELA has made a submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy, regarding the Inquiry into modernising Australia's electricity grid. The submission can be downloaded HERE
About AUSTELA
Australian Solar Thermal Energy Association Ltd
ACN: 149 005 210
PO Box 6127
O'Connor
ACT 2602, Australia
