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MGA Thermal secures AU$3.25 million ARENA funding for thermal energy storage FEED studies

Key Takeaway

Government funding for thermal energy storage FEED studies signals a growing pipeline of dispatchable energy projects, offering future opportunities for developers and large consumers to integrate innovative, long-duration storage solutions.

AI Summary

  • MGA Thermal secured AU$3.25 million in ARENA funding to conduct up to five Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) studies for its thermal energy storage technology.
  • This government funding signals strong policy support for advanced thermal energy storage solutions, which can provide dispatchable capacity and firm renewable generation.
  • The initiation of multiple FEED studies indicates a pipeline of potential thermal storage projects, offering future opportunities for developers and large power consumers seeking reliable, potentially lower-cost, and decarbonized energy solutions.

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