Researching new energy resources and their capacity to provide safe, economic and reliable services into the future.
Researching efficiencies in sustainable energy storage, conversion technologies, transportation, delivery and utilization.
Researching optimal economic and regulatory frameworks for the equitable distribution of the costs of new energy technologies.
The Melbourne Energy Institute fosters and promotes innovative cross-disciplinary energy research at the University of Melbourne.
Opinion Pieces
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ELEXI - a new energy export industry model for Australia
Rethinking Australians Energy business model, shipping the ultimate value added product – electricity as the demand for renewables grow.
Read more | Prof. Mike Sandiford | Nov 4, 2009Population growth and the environment
In light of Australia’s projected population growth of 13 million by 2049, Dr Robert Crawford looks at the prospects for the future energy design needs of our cities.
Second generation biofuels: moving beyond the food security debate
Dr Greg Martin looks at the role biofuels will play in Australia's future energy mix.
Read more | Dr Greg Martin (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering) | Oct 6, 2009
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Building capacity and resilience with distributed production systems.
Read more | Last updated: Nov 4, 2009Interdisciplinary Seed Funding Scheme
Applications due: Friday the 13th of November 2009 at 4pm
Funding: A maximum amount of $70 000 for one year will be awarded to a single project.
Read more about the Interdisciplinary Seed Funding Scheme
