Advanced Electricity Storage Technologies Program
The Advanced Electricity Storage Technologies (AEST) program supported the development and demonstration of electricity storage technologies for use with variable renewable generation sources such as wind and solar.
The program aimed to increase the ability of renewable energy to contribute to Australia's electricity supply system.
Public reports on those projects completed under the AEST program are listed below (see Related documents).
Regional Renewable Energy Assessment in Western Australia
The Australian Centre for Renewable Energy (ACRE) commissioned Evans & Peck (partnering with Worley Parsons) to undertake a Regional Renewable Energy Assessment in Western Australia.
These studies were focused on the Pilbara and Mid West regions and sought to identify and assess the potential for renewable energy projects and systems to provide sustainable and secure energy supply in these regions.
The Geothermal Industry
The Australian Centre for Renewable Energy (ACRE) commissioned The Allen Consulting Group to gain a better understanding of what the key issues are facing the geothermal industry in Australia, while also outlining a possible pathway for development of the sector.
Overseeing the development of the report, Australia's geothermal industry: pathways for development (see Related documents), was a Geothermal Expert Group chaired by Professor Robin Batterham, with experts from industry, government and research bodies.
Building on the analysis from these reports and consultation with state and territory governments, the ACRE Board has prepared Geothermal Directions (see Related documents) to expand on its strategy for the geothermal sector outlined in the ACRE Strategic Directions paper.
This work will be provided to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and provide an important input into the development of its Funding Strategy which will guide how it will support renewable energy and enabling technology projects.
Related documents
More information
For more information contact the department via email on
acre@ret.gov.au.