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AustraliaUltra Low-Cost Solar PV Research and Development Round 4
A $60 million funding round by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for research and development in solar photovoltaics to achieve ultra low-cost solar. It seeks innovative solutions across six focus areas in two streams, aiming to reduce installed solar costs to 30 cents per watt and levelised cost of electricity below $20 per MWh by 2030.
Who can apply
Open to Australian universities, research groups, innovative businesses, and other applicants with projects achieving at least Technology Readiness Level 3.Key contacts
Sources
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- now.solar/2026/04/07/new-60-million-funding-round-to-uncover-next-generation-of-… ↗
- www.energyinnovation.net.au/article/arenas-ultra-low-cost-solar-pv-research-and-… ↗
- arena.gov.au/assets/2025/07/Ultra-Low-Cost-Solar-PV-RD-Funding-Round-Announcemen… ↗
- arena.gov.au/funding/ultra-low-cost-solar-pv-research-and-development-round/ ↗
- esdnews.com.au/arena-launches-60m-funding-round-for-solar-rd/ ↗
- www.facebook.com/arenagovau/posts/calling-australias-solar-innovatorsweve-launch… ↗
- research-support.uq.edu.au/resources-and-support/research-office/research-grants… ↗
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXP2DjRx0og ↗