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ARENA WorkshopRenewables for Industrial Processes

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We want to know your thoughts

Do you feel that a deadline for expressions of interest is required? Will this provide motivation? • How long should be allowed to develop an expression of interest?

What potential knowledge products and channels would be good for disseminating outcomes?• How can this be facilitated and coordinated with existing renewable energy

or energy efficiency information resources?

How can ARENA work better with existing organisations to optimise outcomes?• Is there interest in coordinating efforts on a sectoral or regional basis?

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Potential Timeline and next stepsAugust 2015

Implementation plan

development

September – October

2015

Preliminary engagement

Workshop development

and promotion

November 2015

Broad industry workshops

November – December

2015

Targeted industry sector

discussions

Refine and determine

projects sought

Announce process for

applying

April – May 2016

Potential Deadline for Expression of

interest

May – November

2016

ARENA assessment

Contracting of successful applicants

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ARENA EoI Requirements

Online EoI with brief project plan that includes:

• An outline of the proposed project, including: o Indicative budget and timeline;o Any collaborators or subcontractors; and o Clear demonstration as to how the project delivers value towards

ARENA’s Renewables for Industrial Processes objectives

• Demonstration of ability of applicant to deliver a project of this type and meet ARENA’s funding obligations

• Value of knowledge generated via the Project (e.g. lessons learned) and how key learnings are captured and shared

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ARENA Full Application requirementsOnline application with detailed project plan that includes: • Detailed description of the proposed project, including:

o Detailed budget, timeline and well articulated activity plan indicating stages and phases;

o Any collaborators or subcontractors and their capability; and o clear demonstration as to how the project delivers value towards ARENA’s

Renewables for Industrial Processes objectives • Demonstration of ability of applicant to deliver a project of this type

and meet ARENA’s funding obligations • Risk Management and WHS Plan • Knowledge Sharing Plan setting out how key knowledge generated via

the Project (e.g. lessons learned) will be captured and shared• A detailed budget and financial model for the Project; Evidence of

funding commitments• Analysis to demonstrate a clear path to further cost reductions

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How do we assess proposals

Process• Fair and transparent• Determine fair ARENA contribution• Maximise benefits to Industry, not just your company

Criteria from Advancing Renewables Programme • Alignment with investment plan• Capability• Risk• Project management• Commitment to knowledge sharing

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