Solar Sunshot — Round 1B (Manufacturing Studies)
Funds Australian solar PV manufacturing studies and early design validation.
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Solar Sunshot Round 1B is a A$50 million Australian Renewable Energy Agency grant program funding feasibility studies and front-end engineering design work across the Australian solar photovoltaic manufacturing supply chain. The program targets the pre-build phase of solar PV manufacturing — the studies and design work that must be completed before a manufacturing facility can reach investment dec…
Feasibility studies and front-end engineering design for solar PV manufacturing facilities in Australia.
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.12 Nov 2026
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 50M
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