Melbourne Energy Institute

Calling all Energy Systems specialists & enthusiasts! The countdown is on to hear from our world-class speakers at Symposium 24, including the widely respected Prof. Kate Smith-Miles AO. This year, she'll present her keynote on: Optimisation To Support Decision Making in Energy Systems, chaired by our Energy Systems Program Leader, Prof. Pierluigi Mancarella. ❓ What critical role does optimisation — the branch of maths underpinning large-scale complex decision making — play in the energy sector? ❓ What can we learn from case studies in policy development, market operations, infrastructure design, and wind farm energy production? See firsthand how advanced techniques are transforming our energy systems, with a peek behind the curtain into work at OPTIMA_ARC Training Centre in Optimisation Technologies, Integrated Methodologies and Applications. ⚡ Who is your speaker? Prof. Kate Smith-Miles AO is an Officer of the Order of Australia, Director of OPTIMA, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Capability) at the University of Melbourne, and Melbourne Laureate Prof. of Applied Maths. With 300+ refereed articles, 30+ PhD students supervised to completion, and $30M+ awarded in funding, across 30+ years — Kate is revolutionising decision-making in energy systems, locally and worldwide. 📅 When is the talk? Friday 22 November, on campus at Symposium 24, 8am-4.30pm AEST. Register now to avoid missing out! https://lnkd.in/gVfsjwQu

Introducing one of the most influential voices in energy, joining us at MEI Symposium 24 for a highly anticipated discussion. Anna Skarbek will deliver the plenary talk of the event, Matching Ambition By Design: Aligning The Energy System With Renewable Superpower Expectations, welcomed by Prof. Michael Brear, Director of the Melbourne Energy Institute. She will present a vision for Australia’s economic success in a net zero future, as well as a roadmap outlining the practical steps needed to make it a reality. ❓ How can Australia’s energy system transition from ambition to reality as a renewable superpower? ❓ What major technological, policy, and financing changes are needed to align the energy system with the nation's net zero goals? ⚡ Who is your speaker? Anna Skarbek is the CEO of ClimateWorks and Director of Green Building Council of Australia, the Centre for New Energy Technologies (C4NET) plus Sentient Impact Group. With a background in banking, policy advising and law, Anna has served as a founding member on prestigious boards such as the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and the Carbon Market Institute (CMI) and in 2022 was 1 of 6 to join the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) Advisory Board. Awarded Australia's Mission Innovation Champion in 2020, Anna is without-a-doubt one of the world's top climate leaders. 📅 When is the talk? Friday 22 November, on campus at MEI Symposium 24, 8am-4.30pm AEST. If you're in energy, this is one you won't want to miss! Reserve a spot by registering now: https://lnkd.in/gvSMapZS

Some positive stats for Australia in the bi-annual Rooftop Solar and Storage Report 👇 Installations are on track to pass a total of 25 GW installed capacity by the end of 2024, with NSW becoming the second state to pass 1 million installations and 1.3 GW installed in the first half of the year!

Did you know that solar cells and LEDs have the potential to drastically reduce energy consumption and emissions, worldwide? This month, one of our researchers Shi Tang shared about innovative materials and fabrication techniques that enhance the efficiency of these technologies — and how, by doing so, we can lay the foundation for more affordable renewable energy, including significant cuts in electricity consumption. Shi breaks it down for us here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gDbj8muu

Do you have a brilliant idea for the energy transition? Submissions are now open for the Melbourne Energy Institute Poster Competition, as part of MEI's Symposium 24. Why participate? Entrants can win cash prizes of up to $1,000 while gaining recognition from peers and industry leaders. Who can enter? Any University of Melbourne Masters or PhD students. By when? Register on or before 31 October. Complete your poster on or before 15 November. The theme? Solving the world’s energy challenges. Visit the MEI website to find competition guidelines, judging criteria, submission dates, registration forms, and poster templates 👇 https://lnkd.in/ejWxF43B

Have you heard about the rule change? "Improving the connectivity between states and territories who participate in the National Energy Market is an important component of Australia transitioning to net zero" said Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) Chair, Anna Collyer.

If you're an energy specialist, or interested in our most pressing energy challenges, this is an event you won't want to miss! We're just 1 month away from our 2024 Symposium — a time for connection and conversation between researchers and industry professionals, plus celebration of the year's accomplishments. Each year, the Symposium presents multidisciplinary energy research taking place throughout the University of Melbourne. Expect showcases on energy systems, power generation & transport, heavy industry & resources, as well as energy materials. Hear from Climateworks CEO, Anna Skarbek, plus speakers from the CSIRO and carbon capture start-up, KC8 Capture Technologies. Registration is free, essential and filling fast! Join us on campus, Friday 22 November, 8am-4.30pm AEST. Register now 👇 https://lnkd.in/gVfsjwQu

Are you coming to the All Energy Australia Conference? It will be your chance to hear from our University of Melbourne colleague, A/Prof. Shiaohuey Chow is presenting on the next frontier for Australia: An Introduction to the Australian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy. ❓ How is offshore wind energy poised to play a critical role in our country's renewable energy future? ❓ What are the challenges and opportunities unique to Australia’s coastline, and how can they be addressed through coordinated research and industry collaboration? Discover how offshore wind is transforming Australia’s energy landscape, with national and global implications for clean energy production spanning biodiversity, cultural heritage, job creation, and the need to bridge supply chain and workforce gaps. The speaker. ⚡ A/Prof. Shiaohuey Chow is the Associate Professor for Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Melbourne and Centre Director at the Australian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy. With extensive expertise in geotechnical engineering and renewable energy infrastructure, Shiaohuey's leadership in wind energy research and innovation is paving the way for sustainable energy solutions, addressing both technical challenges and environmental considerations, in this emerging field. Plus, hear from industry leaders including: ⚡ Brett Winter, CEO, GeelongPort – How Ports Will Anchor Australia's Offshore Wind Industry ⚡ Jens Bøgsted Orfelt, EVP and President - Asia-Pacific, RWE Offshore Wind – Will Winds Of Change Blow Through The Offshore Energy Industry in Australia? ⚡ Aylin Cunsolo, Partner, Baker McKenzie – Offshore Wind Power In The Regulatory Framework Supporting Offshore Wind, Government Funding Opportunities and Project Development Insights ⚡ Anh Mai, Executive Director, OWEV, Decca Energy – Pioneering Offshore Wind Energy in Australia When? 📅 Thursday 24 October, 11am – 12.30pm AEST, at MCEC (Plenary Door 10). Don't miss out on this opportunity to join one of the most important conversations happening in energy! Register for free at All-Energy Australia. https://lnkd.in/g6ydx44S

Interested in energy? Don’t miss this chance to meet brilliant minds steering the future of Energy Systems, Energy Materials, Power Generation & Transport, and Heavy Industries & Resources! This year, at Symposium 24, MEI proudly welcomes a panel of world-class thought leaders, including: ⚡ Anna Skarbek – CEO of Climateworks Centre and Director of Green Building Council of Australia, the Centre for New Energy Technologies (C4NET), plus Sentient Impact Group. With a background in banking, policy advising and law, Anna has served as a founding member on prestigious boards such as the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and the Carbon Market Institute (CMI) and in 2022 was 1 of 6 to join the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) Advisory Board. Awarded Australia's Mission Innovation Champion in 2020, Anna is without-a-doubt one of the world's top climate leaders. ⚡ Prof. Kate Smith-Miles AO FAA – Officer of the Order of Australia, Director of OPTIMA_ARC, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Capability) at the University of Melbourne, and Melbourne Laureate Prof. of Applied Maths. With 300+ refereed articles, 30+ PhD students supervised to completion, and $30M+ awarded in funding, across 30+ years — Kate is revolutionising decision-making in energy systems, locally and worldwide. ⚡ Prof. Amanda Ellis – future President of the The Royal Australian Chemical Institute and Head of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Melbourne. With 195+ peer-reviewed publications and 6 patents to her name, Amanda is at the forefront of clean energy tech, pioneering research in nanomaterials and energy storage. ⚡ Dr. David Harris – former Research Director of Energy Technologies at the CSIRO. Leading the nation's R&D into low emissions and hydrogen-based energy for 25+ years makes David a key figure in leveraging first-of-its-kind, state-of-the-art technologies to advance practical solutions across the entire value chain. ⚡ Barry Hooper – Executive Director of KC8 Capture Technologies and former Chief Technologist at CO2CRC Limited. Barry brings 40+ years' experience in the refining, chemical processing and CCS industries, earning him global respect and a 22-year long honorary appointment in Chemical Engineering at the University of Melbourne. Meet these groundbreaking innovators and join the energy transition conversation. Friday 22 November, 8am-4.30pm AEST, on campus. Register now 👇 (It's free, filling fast, and only happens once a year!) https://lnkd.in/gVfsjwQu