Dr Peter Mayfield: Business Unit Leader, Energy Technology

Dr Peter Mayfield leads CSIRO Energy Technology which is researching and developing technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the energy and transport sectors.

Mr Paul Graham: energy economist

Mr Paul Graham, an economist with expertise in energy market analysis, forecasting and economic modelling, is interested in the role and flexibility of technology in managing risk.

Dr Jim Smitham: leading research into low emission energy technologies

With 15 years of experience in coordinating multi-site research within CSIRO and in industry, and 19 years of experience in technology development and economics, Dr Jim Smitham is well-qualified to lead CSIRO’s research into low emissions energy technology.

Dr Alex Wonhas: Director, Energy Transformed Flagship

Dr Alex Wonhas leads CSIRO’s Energy Transformed Flagship which aims to create a prosperous, low carbon future for Australia.

Ms Peta Ashworth: understanding public perceptions to complex issues

Ms Peta Ashworth's work coordinates a range of social research projects for a number of CSIRO flagships as she and her team continually trial new and old ways to integrate social sciences into the scientific research programs of CSIRO.

Dr Victoria Haritos: discovering new enzymes and engineering proteins for biofuel and bioproduct applications

Dr Victoria Haritos is drawing inspiration from insect and other invertebrate sources to help develop new biomaterials.

Dr Glenn Platt: engineering change in energy usage

Dr Glenn Platt is driving CSIRO’s research on energy efficiency and smart energy systems, improving how energy is delivered to and used by consumers, and developing cost effective technologies to cut greenhouse gas emission in Australia.
Dr Glenn Platt leads a team working on a diverse range of energy efficiency and clean generation technologies, from new types of wind generators through to energy management technologies for your house.

The National Solar Energy Centre

The National Solar Energy Centre is a focal point for solar research in Australia, bringing together state-of-the-test facilities for solar thermal, solar photovoltaic and solar cooling research and product development.

Renewable Energy Integration Facility

Researchers at the Renewable Energy Integration Facility are examining new grid design and operation techniques that can significantly transform electricity networks.

Brisbane: Pullenvale, Qld (Queensland Centre for Advanced Technologies)

The Queensland Centre for Advanced Technologies (QCAT) is a joint venture between CSIRO and the Queensland Government. It is a multi-divisional research site where innovative solutions for the mining, manufacturing and energy sectors are produced.

CSIRO Energy Centre

The CSIRO Energy Centre in Newcastle is a state-of-the-art facility which showcases a unique combination of energy efficient building design and small-scale generation units delivering renewable and low emission power to the site.

Melbourne: Clayton, Vic (Clayton laboratories)

CSIRO’s site at Clayton, Victoria is adjacent to Monash University and the Australian Synchrotron. More than 800 staff members work in energy, resources, forestry, manufacturing, chemicals, health, information, agribusiness and more.

Sydney: Lucas Heights, NSW (Lucas Heights)

CSIRO Lucas Heights provides facilities for 80 staff for research in energy, environment and minerals.

CSIRO working with Evonik to improve battery technology

The Energy Transformed Flagship is partnering with Evonik and Monash University to develop new lithium battery technology based on room temperature ionic liquids, which are safer and more versatile than conventional lithium battery electrolytes.

Research cluster aims for breakthroughs in hydrogen materials science

The National Hydrogen Materials Alliance aims to develop new materials that improve the efficiency and economics of hydrogen generation, storage and end use.

Trace elements in Australian export thermal coals

In collaboration with the CCSD and ACARP, CSIRO has developed a database of fact sheets detailing trace elements in Australian export thermal coals.