Australian Renewable Energy Agency

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is a government agency that provides funding and knowledge sharing to accelerate renewable energy innovation in Australia. ARENA is an independent statutory authority established under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997, tasked with the objectives of improving the competitiveness of renewable energy technologies and increasing the supply of renewable energy in Australia. ARENA has approximately $3 billion to invest in renewable energy projects. From its commencement on 1 July 2012, ARENA has become responsible for the administration of committed projects and measures from initiatives formerly administered by the Australian Centre for Renewable Energy and the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (RET). ARENA became responsible for the activities of the Australian Solar Institute (ASI) on 1 January 2013.

Ivor Frischknecht

CEO

Ian Kay

CFO

Past deals in Infrastructure

SA Power Networks

Grant in 2024
SA Power Networks build, maintain, upgrade and extend a network currently delivering power to around 850,000 customers.

Centurion

Grant in 2024
Centurion is an Australian company in its fifth decade of operation, with a history of involvement in many modern infrastructure projects. Centurion has developed into a full logistics solutions provider delivering a comprehensive range of distribution, warehousing, and project services. Centurion’s extensive transport fleet of over 1,500 vehicles and specialised equipment coupled with an unsurpassed branch network in key centres across Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Adelaide ensures a flexible and reliable supply chain solution.

SA Power Networks

Grant in 2023
SA Power Networks build, maintain, upgrade and extend a network currently delivering power to around 850,000 customers.

Infravision

Grant in 2022
Infravision provides custom engineering solutions to deliver world-leading power line stringing methods across maintenance, repair, and new construction projects. They install line hardware on overhead earth wires and conductors using unmanned aircraft. They are working around the world to bring certified stringing solutions with their TX system.

Evie Networks

Grant in 2021
Evie Networks is focused on developing a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) charging network across Australia, aiming to promote the adoption of electric vehicles. The company collaborates with various partners to create a clean, safe, and convenient charging infrastructure in urban areas, towns, and along highways. This network not only facilitates the use of electric vehicles but also supports car sharing and autonomous vehicle initiatives. By enhancing accessibility to reliable EV charging solutions, Evie Networks seeks to provide vehicle owners with the freedom to travel without constraints, while contributing to improvements in productivity, public health, and reduced emissions.

Jemena

Grant in 2021
Jemena is an operator of a diverse portfolio of energy and water transportation assets primarily located across the east coast of Australia and northern Australia. The company manages and operates essential infrastructure, including gas pipelines and electricity distribution networks. Its services support millions of households and businesses, ensuring reliable access to energy resources across multiple states. Through its extensive operations, Jemena plays a vital role in the energy sector, contributing to the overall efficiency and stability of energy supply in the regions it serves.

TransGrid

Grant in 2020
TransGrid operates and manages a high voltage electricity transmission network in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. This network connects electricity generators, distributors, and large end users, serving as the backbone of the National Electricity Market. By facilitating energy trading between the east coast states of Australia, TransGrid enables access to cost-effective electricity for households and businesses. The company's infrastructure includes high voltage overhead transmission lines, underground cables, substations, interconnectors to Victoria and Queensland, and fibre telecommunications networks. Founded in 1950 and based in Sydney, TransGrid plays a crucial role in supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future while ensuring a reliable power supply for its customers.

SA Power Networks

Grant in 2020
SA Power Networks build, maintain, upgrade and extend a network currently delivering power to around 850,000 customers.

SA Power Networks

Grant in 2019
SA Power Networks build, maintain, upgrade and extend a network currently delivering power to around 850,000 customers.

Jemena

Grant in 2018
Jemena is an operator of a diverse portfolio of energy and water transportation assets primarily located across the east coast of Australia and northern Australia. The company manages and operates essential infrastructure, including gas pipelines and electricity distribution networks. Its services support millions of households and businesses, ensuring reliable access to energy resources across multiple states. Through its extensive operations, Jemena plays a vital role in the energy sector, contributing to the overall efficiency and stability of energy supply in the regions it serves.

Acciona

Grant in 2018
Acciona is a leading Spanish corporation specializing in sustainable solutions for infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Established over a century ago, it employs more than 30,000 people and operates in over 30 countries across five continents. The company is structured into two main divisions: energy and infrastructure. The energy division emphasizes renewable technologies, focusing on wind, solar, hydro, and biomass, while the infrastructure division includes construction, water treatment, and various service lines. Acciona undertakes projects through government concessions or independent opportunities, ensuring a commitment to sustainability through its Sustainability Master Plan, which aims to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy by optimizing resource use and minimizing environmental impact.

Boral

Grant in 2018
Boral Limited is a multinational company specializing in building and construction materials, primarily operating in Australia. It offers a range of products, including cement, fly ash, concrete, asphalt, and recycled materials. Boral is vertically integrated, with its operations encompassing aggregates, cement, concrete, and asphalt. The company has shifted its focus to infrastructure and non-residential construction projects, which account for approximately two-thirds of its revenue, engaging in the development of roads, highways, bridges, and commercial buildings. The remaining revenue is derived from residential construction activities, including detached housing, apartments, and renovations. Boral is significantly owned by Seven Group Holdings Limited, an Australian industrial services and energy conglomerate.

Laing O'Rourke

Grant in 2017
Laing O'Rourke is a multinational construction company headquartered in Dartford, United Kingdom.

NICTA

Grant in 2014
NICTA (National ICT Australia) is Australia’s Information Communications Technology (ICT) Research Centre of Excellence. NICTA is focused on improving academic ICT research and industry innovation and creating national wealth in Australia. The organization’s research addresses the technology challenges faced in the industry, the community, and the whole nation. Research at NICTA is undertaken within five large-scale research groups: computer vision, machine learning, mobile systems, optimization, and software systems. NICTA supports wealth creation by funding industry partnerships, startup companies, and research outcomes with major social impact and national benefit. Three business teams drive commercial outcomes in the domains of broadband and the digital economy; infrastructure, transport, and logistics; environment; and security. The organization’s researchers work on business team projects with an engineering and technology development team support and IP, legal, and other professional support. NICTA is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Communications, the Australian Research Council through the ICT Centre of Excellence Program, the Australian Capital Territory, the New South Wales, Queensland and Victorian Governments, the Australian National University, the University of New South Wales, the University of Melbourne, the University of Queensland, the University of Sydney, Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology, Monash University, and other university partners. NICTA was founded in 2002 and is based in New South Wales, Australia with 15 companies and more than 700 people across five laboratories around the nation.

Laing O'Rourke

Grant in 2014
Laing O'Rourke is a multinational construction company headquartered in Dartford, United Kingdom.

NICTA

Grant in 2012
NICTA (National ICT Australia) is Australia’s Information Communications Technology (ICT) Research Centre of Excellence. NICTA is focused on improving academic ICT research and industry innovation and creating national wealth in Australia. The organization’s research addresses the technology challenges faced in the industry, the community, and the whole nation. Research at NICTA is undertaken within five large-scale research groups: computer vision, machine learning, mobile systems, optimization, and software systems. NICTA supports wealth creation by funding industry partnerships, startup companies, and research outcomes with major social impact and national benefit. Three business teams drive commercial outcomes in the domains of broadband and the digital economy; infrastructure, transport, and logistics; environment; and security. The organization’s researchers work on business team projects with an engineering and technology development team support and IP, legal, and other professional support. NICTA is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Communications, the Australian Research Council through the ICT Centre of Excellence Program, the Australian Capital Territory, the New South Wales, Queensland and Victorian Governments, the Australian National University, the University of New South Wales, the University of Melbourne, the University of Queensland, the University of Sydney, Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology, Monash University, and other university partners. NICTA was founded in 2002 and is based in New South Wales, Australia with 15 companies and more than 700 people across five laboratories around the nation.
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