ARENA Grants for Clean Energy, Manufacturing and Industrial Transformation

Access competitive funding to accelerate renewable energy, low‑emissions manufacturing and large‑scale clean technology deployment.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) funds innovative projects that support the transition to a low‑emissions economy. Current programs target industrial decarbonisation, battery manufacturing, large‑scale solar supply chain capability and renewable hydrogen. Avant Group assists businesses across engineering, manufacturing, clean energy and heavy industry to prepare strong, investment‑ready applications aligned to ARENA’s strategic priorities.

Current ARENA Funding Programs

Powering the Regions Industrial Transformation Stream – Round 3

The Industrial Transformation Stream (ITS) is designed to support the decarbonisation of existing industrial facilities located in regional Australia. Through targeted funding,…

Battery Breakthrough Initiative (BBI)

The Battery Breakthrough Initiative (BBI) was announced as part of the Federal Government’s Future Made in Australia (FMA) policy. The program has…

Hydrogen Headstart – Round 2

As part of the 2024–25 Federal Budget, the Australian Government announced the second round of the Hydrogen Headstart program to support major…

Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund

The Future Made in Australia (FMA) Innovation Fund will offer up to $1.5 billion in grants to drive pre-commercial innovation, demonstration, and…

Solar Sunshot – Round 2

Solar Sunshot – Round 2 is part of the Australian Government’s broader $1 billion Solar Sunshot Program, delivered by ARENA. This round…

What ARENA Funds

ARENA supports projects that advance renewable energy technologies across the entire innovation chain—from feasibility and demonstration through to commercial deployment.

Funding is available for projects such as:

• Industrial electrification and emissions reduction
• Battery manufacturing and advanced energy storage
• Solar PV and component manufacturing
• Renewable hydrogen production
• Clean energy supply chain capability
• Low‑emissions metals and industrial transformation
• Zero‑emissions transport technologies

Who These Programs Support

• Manufacturing (solar PV components, batteries, energy systems, metals)
• Heavy industry and industrial facilities
• Mining, resources and critical minerals processing
• Energy and utilities
• Agriculture and large-scale food production
• Transport, logistics and fleet operators adopting low‑emissions technologies

How Avant Group Supports ARENA Applications

• Identifying the most suitable ARENA program for your project
• Structuring project scope, outcomes and commercial models
• Developing emissions, energy‑impact and economic‑impact analysis
• Full application preparation (technical + financial)
• Evidence gathering, stakeholder documentation and feasibility studies
• Managing clarifications, assessments and milestone reporting

We tailor submissions to align with ARENA’s strategic priorities and investment plan.

What Strong ARENA Applications Demonstrate

• Strong technology readiness and validation
• Clear emissions‑reduction impact
• Commercial potential and scalability
• Industry partnerships and supply‑chain benefit
• Robust technical documentation and cost modelling
• Clear alignment with ARENA’s investment priorities

Our Process

• Eligibility review and identification of best‑fit ARENA programs
• Project framing aligned to ARENA’s strategic and investment priorities
• Full application development including technical, financial and impact justification
• Liaison with ARENA and submission management
• Post‑approval support on milestones and reporting