Australia opens $174 million Solar Sunshot fund for large-scale PV innovation

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency launched the third round of its Solar Sunshot program, offering up to AU$250 million to companies developing or manufacturing technology to reduce solar costs and accelerate deployment of utility-scale

First covered Oct 14, 2026 · 7:21 PM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

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27d PV Magazine Australia fosters PV innovation with $174 million fund — The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has opened the AUD 250 million Solar Sunshot Round 3, for local and global companies to develop product, manufacture, or…

27d PV Tech ARENA launches AU$250 million third Solar Sunshot round targeting large-scale solar PV plants in Australia — The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched a third round of its Solar Sunshot programme, offering up to AU$250 million (US$175 million) to…

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