Energy Archives

Hydro-next-gen: shifting hydrogen research to the fast lane

We can use Australia's vast energy resources to produce fuels like hydrogen. We're enabling this technology through a new Future Science Platform.

Business as usual is not an option. CSIRO/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY

The oil and gas sector needs to diversify if it wants to prosper

A new CSIRO roadmap outlines the options for oil and gas companies to keep pace with the clean energy transition, including solar-powered hydrogen fuel production.

Footy finals and fuel cells: Powering the MCG

We’re working with MCG and EnergyAustralia on how fuel cells and battery storage can manage the stadium’s electricity consumption and reduce emissions.

Our Renewable Energy Integration Facility

Behind the scenes at our Energy Centre: Four virtual tours of the future of energy

Take a walk inside the future of energy? Here are four 360 virtual tours of our cutting-edge renewable energy centres.

Graphite up close: A 3D graphite sample structure merging into a colourful 2D x-ray map highlighting the chemistry within a graphite deposit.

What to know about graphite: the mineral of extremes

With the rise of electric cars and energy storage, graphite – a mineral made of carbon – is poised to be hot on the commodity market to meet demand for lithium-ion batteries.

A guide to deconstructing the battery hype cycle

High energy, high power and endless life cycles: not all batteries are created equal.

‘Dis generation, powering the nation

Our Virtual Power Station project is ensuring that distributed generation sources (e.g. rooftop solar panels) can support our evolving electricity grid.

Lithium-ion batteries: what’s the charge?

Although our labs have been updated, our research question hasn't: how can we get reliable energy when we need it? This is where lithium-ion batteries can help.

Australia can’t lose in the global race for cheaper, cleaner energy

Despite our sometimes heated national debate about our energy future, Australia is well positioned to benefit from innovative low emission […]

Insane hydrogen membrane – extracting the fuel of the future

We have developed a metal membrane that could accelerate the roll-out hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and potentially develop a new export market for Australia.

Some states are poised for a 500% growth in rooftop solar panels by 2030. AAP Image/Tracy Nearmy

The solar panel and battery revolution: how will your state measure up?

A new report predicts a boom in household solar and batteries as Australia's electricity networks move to a more sustainable footing, with some states poised for a 500% boost in rooftop solar.

We're leading future science to find the earth's deep and hidden mineral, energy and water resources.

Exploration: Towards building an accurate picture of the deep earth

New Deep Earth Imaging research aims to enable the exploration industry to 'see' and unlock the earth's deep mineral, energy and water resources.

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