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Renewable energy grants and support
A number of grants and support services are available to help businesses working in Queensland's renewable energy industry.
If your business is developing or commercialising new, emerging or alternative energy technologies and services, you may be eligible for funding and support.
Regardless of whether you are eligible for funding, using support services for innovation could save you time and money, as the innovation process can be difficult for businesses to navigate on their own. There are many support services available to help you to reach your goals as quickly and simply as possible.
This guide outlines various grants and support services for businesses undertaking renewable energy research and development (R&D) projects that focus on innovation and/or commercialisation.
Grants for renewable energy research and development (R&D)
A range of grants exist to help businesses and organisations fund renewable energy projects, energy efficiency and clean technologies. The 2 main funding programs are the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). Queensland Government opportunities and assistance are also available.
Advance Queensland
Through a series of programs to assist businesses in the development of innovative products and technologies, Advance Queensland provides grants to Queensland businesses developing next generation renewable energy technologies.
Find out more about the Advance Queensland initiative.
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
ARENA provides long-term financial assistance for renewable energy technology innovation.
ARENA’s purpose is to support improvements in the competitiveness of renewable energy and enabling technologies, increase the supply of renewable energy in Australia, and facilitate the achievement of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions targets by providing financial assistance and sharing knowledge to accelerate innovation that benefits all Australians.
Find out more about ARENA funding.
Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)
CEFC acts as a specialist investor to fill market gaps and collaborate with investors, innovators and industry leaders to spurl investment where it will have the greatest impact.
The CEFC has played a major role in nurturing the development of Australia’s large-scale renewable energy sector, crowding in substantial private sector investment and supporting the entry of new developers, contractors, suppliers and offtakers.
Increasingly, CEFC capital is backing renewable developments alongside energy storage such as large-scale batteries and grid-balancing technologies, as well as early-stage projects.
Find out more about funding from the CEFC.
Also consider...
- Find out more about renewable energy in Queensland.
- Learn how to prepare and write a grant application.
- Find out about other innovation grants available to your business.
- Find out if the R&D tax incentive can provide a tax offset for your business.
- Read more about the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan to reach 70% renewable energy by 2032.
- Learn more about existing and proposed renewable energy projects in Queensland’s electricity generation sector.
Support services for renewable energy businesses
Support services specific to renewable energy can help businesses and organisations reach their goals as quickly and simply as possible. Using support services for innovation could save you time and money, as the innovation process can be difficult for businesses to navigate on their own.
Business directories
Listing your renewable energy business in an online directory can help you find new business contacts in Australia and overseas.
Industry Capability Network (ICN) Cleantech Directory
ICN Cleantech Directory helps project managers find the right suppliers for their renewable energy projects. You can search by state, regional and local government area for suppliers with specific capabilities, including:
- bioenergy
- biofuel
- hydro
- geothermal
- solar
- wave and tidal
- wind.
If you're a supplier looking for contracts, you can register your business for free.
Find out more about ICN Cleantech Directory.
Australian Technologies Competition (ATC)
ATC mentors and promotes Australia's best emerging technology companies focused on driving industry efficiency and competitiveness. Companies can be delivering technologies and services that address pollution, waste treatment and energy storage, new ways of looking at energy efficiency, building materials, transportation systems, public utilities, etc.
Find out more about the Australian Technologies Competition.
Also consider...
- Find out more about renewable energy in Queensland.
- Learn how to prepare and write a grant application.
- Discover ways to grow and change your business.
- Find out about other grants for innovation available to your business.
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- Last reviewed: 08 Sep 2021
- Last updated: 08 Sep 2021