Renewable energy will play an increasingly important role in Australia's energy mix as we move to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and secure future energy supply.
CSIRO is developing the next generation technologies for energy production from renewables and is finding new ways to integrate this type of energy into existing electricity grids or for use immediately in the home.
CSIRO is also developing smart energy systems to improve energy efficiency and management in buildings, offices and homes, and to manage energy more intelligently in electricity networks.
Generating power close to where it is needed, or managing when and how energy is delivered and used, can improve energy efficiency, minimise energy consumption, reduce peak demand on the electricity grid, and save money.
