RACE for 2030

We were delighted to partner with the The Trade Council of Denmark in Australia & New Zealand and State of Green Denmark during Sydney Climate Action Week 2025. It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase how international collaboration can drive tangible progress towards a sustainable future. A huge thank you to the speakers for sharing their insights on Denmark's innovative solutions, it's great to see these practical applications in action. The engaging discussions and the immersive VR experience, courtesy of State of Green, brought these solutions to life. The focus on holistic, city-wide solutions was particularly inspiring. At RACE for 2030, we believe in the power of collaboration to accelerate Australia's energy transition. This event reinforced the importance of sharing knowledge and best practices to achieve our shared sustainability goals. We look forward to exploring how we can apply these learnings within the RACE for 2030 framework. Were you there? Comment with your thoughts! #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Collaboration #EnergyTransition #Denmark #GreenSolutions #SydneyClimateActionWeek #SCAW2025

Join us for a free webinar, in collaboration with the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP), showcasing invaluable tools and guides developed as part of the RACE for Business program. Learn how to significantly reduce your operation's energy costs. Gain insights from collected heat pump data and get a hands-on tour of key resources, including: 💠 Refrigerant guide for heat pumps: Navigate refrigerant options with confidence. 💠 Heat pump readiness assessment guide: Evaluate the suitability of heat pumps for your operations. 💠 Heat pump estimator: Learn how to use the estimator to size heat pump installations and understand costs and impacts. This event is for energy managers, energy consultants, manufacturing managers, building owners, facility managers, engineers, and anyone interested in sustainable commercial and industrial heating and cooling solutions. Sign up today! #HeatPumps #CommercialBuildings #industrial #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability #Webinar #manufacturing #foodandbeverage

We are thrilled to announce the launch of a pivotal project aimed at revolutionising rooftop solar PV performance in Australia!   As our nation accelerates its renewable energy transition, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of commercial and industrial solar systems is critical. The "Maximising solar ROI: Advanced diagnostics for PV systems" project will develop cutting-edge diagnostic tools, leveraging data analytics and machine learning to tackle issues like component degradation, shading, and grid instability.   We're moving beyond high-level insights to granular fault detection and actionable intelligence. This means proactive maintenance, optimised energy yield, and reduced operational costs. By 2035, this initiative will potentially generate up to $179.5 million in customer savings with significant reductions in CO₂ emissions.   This diagnostic and service provisioning tool will empower a diverse range of stakeholders, from solar system operators and utility companies to green investors and policymakers. We're proud to partner with leading supermarkets, alongside councils and government agencies, to drive innovation and contribute to a sustainable, low-carbon future.   We'll be working alongside the following partners: UNSW, UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures, GSES Global Sustainable Energy Solutions, and Green Peak Energy, whose expertise is fundamental to the success of this project. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gpTCtuu5 #SolarPV #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #MachineLearning #Sustainability #Innovation

At RACE for 2030, we are driving the transition to a decarbonised energy system by facilitating research and industry collaborations. By joining Task 53 - Interoperability of Bidirectional Charging (INBID), we aim to learn from and collaborate with global thought leaders who are developing and testing international standards for bidirectional interoperability. Task 53 aims to support the testing and conformance of the upcoming ISO 15118-2X amendments related to bidirectional charging, ensuring that standards evolve in alignment with real-world implementation needs. Australia’s advancements in V2G are driven by highly engaged and committed industry stakeholders who want to showcase V2G’s potential for load management in the local energy landscape. We are very excited to be the first Australian partner of Task 53 and look forward to the exchange of ideas and knowledge to come. #evs #v2g #collaboration #cleanenergy #electricvehicles

We are delighted to welcome Aminabbas Golshanfard, our newest top-up PhD student, to the RACE PhD team! Amin is currently completing his PhD at Monash University under the supervision of Dr Reza Razzaghi and Dr Mohsen Khorasany, where he is conducting research on the ‘Market Framework for DER Integration in Energy and Ancillary Services Markets’ project. With a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s in Energy Systems Engineering, Amin brings valuable industry experience. He has worked as an R&D expert in a company specialising in the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of PV power plants. Amin was drawn to the RACE Industry PhD because it emphasises developing practical, impact-driven solutions. He is passionate about bridging the gap between academic research and real-world industry challenges, aiming to accelerate the transition to a reliable, affordable, and clean energy future. Amin is looking forward to resolving real-world challenges and making a meaningful impact in the energy sector, so he can improve people’s quality of life. Make sure to follow his journey and the work of the rest of the PhD cohort: https://lnkd.in/grwEm8Ry #phdprogram #cleanenergy #phdstudent #phd

Remember the carrots, sticks and tambourines? Not to worry; if you missed last year’s Summit, catch up here! The Energy Efficiency Council’s Industrial Decarbonisation Summit brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to share insights on accelerating industrial decarbonisation. This Playback Report captures the wisdom shared by last year’s participants on how to accelerate industrial decarbonisation at scale. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/eQbRR3Za Register for this year’s Summit: https://lnkd.in/gdhY3Xz6 #cleanenergy #decarbonisation #energyefficiency

Please join us in warmly welcoming Grace Rodgerson, our newest top-up PhD student. Grace’s research, a collaborative effort between Monash University and the City Of Monash, delves into “Enabling transformative governance of innovation at the local scale: the case of urban Australian municipalities striving for net zero”. With a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters in Race, Ethnicity and Conflict, Grace brings a unique perspective to her work. Her prior experience at Sustainability Victoria, where she managed grants for local governments and small businesses, provides a strong foundation for her current research. She’s now researching how local governments can drive innovation and transform governance in the transition to net zero. Grace’s research directly connects the Monash Net Zero Precinct with the RACE Pathways to Net Zero Precincts initiative, with the goal of developing governance models that empower local decision-makers and enable meaningful, tangible climate action. She’s deeply committed to contributing to Australia's net-zero transition and is excited to see her project's positive impact on communities. Learn more about Grace and our PhD program here: https://lnkd.in/grwEm8Ry #phdprogram #cleanenergy #phdstudent #phd

Join us at FullyCharged.SHOW & Everything Electric for an exclusive networking event this Friday, March 7th. We'll highlight the significant progress made in Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology in Australia over the past year. This is your opportunity to connect with industry peers, decision-makers, and innovators, learn about our exciting upcoming activities, and contribute your thoughts to the National Roadmap for Bidirectional Charging. Interested? Contact Oliver Hill. #EV #bidirectionalcharging #networking #events

As part of Climate Action Week Sydney, we will be joining forces with the The Trade Council of Denmark in Australia & New Zealand for an exciting showcase of sustainable, low-carbon, and resource-efficient solutions from Denmark.   We have a wide array of high profile speakers, so make sure you join us, register today!

This week, RACE for 2030 commenced the research phase for our “Aquatic Centre solar photovoltaic thermal heat pump optimisation” project which will revolutionise aquatic centre heating.   With UNSW focusing on PV Thermal (PVT) technology, their research will establish crucial data for system optimisation, and it will be supported by Coolsheet, EnergyAE and Direct Energy Australia. This collaborative effort will generate insights for future PVT deployments.   Our goal is to demonstrate the "win-win" potential of PVT, increasing solar PV electricity production while reducing heat pump energy consumption. This project is a significant step towards more sustainable and cost-effective heating solutions for aquatic centres and beyond.   Interested in joining the Industry Reference Group for this project? Get in touch!   Stay up to date with the project here: https://lnkd.in/gQZtNf-q #cleanenergy #research #project #energytransition #decarbonisation #solarPV