The world is in the throes of an energy transformation. The UNSW Digital Grid Futures Institute will future-proof global energy systems, to ensure reliable, secure, affordable, sustainable energy for economic advancement, homes and transport.
Integrating Energy Storage
Developing solutions to capture excess renewable energy, connect various sources and balancing supply with demand
Electrifying Transportation
Joining the silos between energy and transport systems to enable the grid to cope with the future volume of electric vehicles
Robust Physical Interconnections
Building strong physical interconnections and intelligently monitor and enable intermittent renewable energy sources
Robust Cyber Infrastructure
Designing open yet secure cyber connections across a digital energy grid to enable intelligent monitoring and trading of distributed energy sources
Smart Communities and Infrastructure
Enabling the seamless and reliable connection between people and essential services
Supportive Regulatory, Legal, socio-economic and policy Frameworks
Designing and recommending necessary frameworks to enable and accelerate a secure, sustainable and affordable energy supply
Prof Dong was interviewed by ecogeneration for his views on energy storage - now and in the future.
S&YP Keynote: Smart City Strategies and Planning Considering Future Renewable Energy
Abstract
We are proud that one of our Founding Investigators, Scientia Prof Rose Amal, will lead a new
Investigator Prof Ken Butcher has been awarded $1.6m
Announced yesterday, the Reliable Affordable Clean Energy for 2030 (RACE for 2030) Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) was announced to "improve
"Cars evoke strong emotions in people – so whatever we, as engineers, think is the best solution must appeal to people in their day-to-day lives"&n
The Institute was proud to support our colleagues and theme leaders, as the ARC Research Hub for Integrated Energy Storage Solutions (IESS) of
Following a devastating bushfire season, we are actively working on concepts and solutions to avoid such damaging events in future.
Photo: Our entrance on Level 3 of the School of Electrical Engineering building at the UNSW Sydney's Kensington campus.
We're excited to announce our Seed Fund recipients for this year.
Our first DGFI Meet & Greet at The Lounge was a great success.