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Solar Sunshot — Round 2 (Inputs to Modules and Deployment)

Funds Australia solar module supply-chain scaling through manufacturing support to strengthen real-world implementation.

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Solar Sunshot Round 2 — Inputs to Modules and Deployment is an A$150 million grant program administered by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) under the Australian Government's Solar Sunshot initiative, which aims to build a domestic solar photovoltaic manufacturing supply chain. Round 2 focuses specifically on balance-of-plant components and the inputs required to manufacture solar PV …

What this grant funds

Funds Australian manufacturing of balance-of-plant components and solar PV module inputs through an A$150 million ARENA grant program supporting the domestic solar supply chain.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.AUD 150M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: arena.gov.au