Energy projects and technologies

• Green Iron Investment Fund - National Development Stream will support the growth of Australia's green iron industry, accessible for both existing facilities and greenfield projects that can supercharge Australia’s world-leading iron ore industry. Applications open 28 October 2025 and close 16 January 2026.
• Queensland Decarbonisation Hub Forum 2025 to be held in Townsville on 5–6 November 2025 featuring a strong regional focus, providing knowledge brokering and strategic partnerships, helping to position Queensland as a leader in inclusive decarbonisation.
• Ultra Low-Cost Solar PV R&D Funding Round ARENA is continuing its support for research and development and commercialisation of Australian solar PV, with a new $60 million funding round to push innovation and take solar to ultra low-cost levels. Applications due 21 October 2025.
• Battery Breakthrough Initiative supports projects that contribute to one or more of the following program outcomes: enhance Australia’s battery manufacturing capability to improve supply chain resilience and support emissions reduction; commercialise battery manufacturing processes and technologies that can contribute to emissions reduction.
• Solar Sunshot supports innovative solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing facilities in Australia across the solar supply chain. Round 1B applications for Solar PV Manufacturing Studies (feasibility studies and FEED) close 12 November 2026. Round 2 (Inputs to Modules and Deployment) expressions of interest are due 23 September 2025.
• Solar Sunshot Round 1B (Solar PV Manufacturing Studies) closing date has been extended to 12 November 2026.
• Hydrogen Headstart Round 2 will support large-scale renewable hydrogen production projects. Form to register interest is available.
• Regional Microgrids Program supports the development and deployment of microgrid technologies across regional and remote communities in Australia. Closes 19 December 2025.
• Advancing Renewables Program provides businesses with funding or finance to develop renewable energy technologies.
• Research and Development Tax Incentive helps companies innovate and grow by offsetting some of the costs of eligible research and development.
• Product Stewardship for Oil Program provides financial benefit for businesses that recycle oil or use recycled oil in their operations.
• Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme earns Australian carbon credit units for every tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent stored or avoided through adopting new practices and technologies.
• Graphite Research and Development (R&D) Grant supports businesses to collaborate with CSIRO on innovative R&D projects, driving the development of cutting-edge technologies and processes essential for natural graphite production, especially for battery applications.
• Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund will provide grant funding to support pre-commercial innovation, demonstration and deployment of renewable energy and low emission technologies, to support Australia’s transition to a net zero economy. Due to open over the coming months.
• Clean Energy Innovation Fund a specialist climate technology venture capital investor, focused on emerging technologies and businesses with the potential for growth.
• Powering the Regions Industrial Transformation Stream supports a range of industrial decarbonisation solutions, including but not limited to electrification, energy efficiency, low emissions processing and fuel switching. Round 3 is due to open over the coming months.