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Overcoming challenges old and new to improve energy efficiency in Australian homes

Our researchers are harnessing new technology to understand how modern households use energy.

Forging ahead to 2050

With 2050 now firmly on the horizon, the electricity sector is proving the quickest pathway into realising Australia’s decarbonisation goals.

GenCost: cost of building Australia’s future electricity needs

GenCost is a leading economic report that estimates the cost of building new electricity generation, storage, and hydrogen production in Australia out to 2050.

Electricity transition

Electrification using renewables is essential to decarbonising Australia’s energy sector. Accelerating how we do this to deliver reliable, affordable and safe electricity, provides time for hard-to-abate sectors to respond.

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Electricity transition research highlights

Photovoltaics

Developing low-cost, environmentally friendly production methods to change how and where photovoltaic energy can be generated.

Energy efficient living

To help us feel comfortable where we live, save energy and money, CSIRO is driving a wide range of research, from managing energy demand, to exploring how good science in the mass media can inspire more sustainable housing.

Energy storage

We are developing next-generation energy storage technologies that use thermal energy, compressed air, hydrogen, batteries and ceramics to manage the storage, delivery and flow of electricity.

Decarbonising industry and transport

Decarbonising industry and transport is complex, challenging and more than electrification. Our research is helping these sectors achieve emission goals through integrating low carbon solutions.

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Decarbonising industry and transport research highlights

Hydrogen

Find out more about our hydrogen research.

Lithium-ion battery recycling

How can we best address Australia's annual 3,300 tonnes of lithium-ion battery waste?

Concentrated solar thermal

We are leading the way in concentrated solar thermal research, specialising in high-temperature central receiver systems.

Carbon management technologies

Achieving net-zero emissions will require affordable and secure technologies at scale to manage historic emissions as well as those generated in hard to abate sectors.

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Carbon management technologies research highlights

CO2 Utilisation Roadmap

Developed with government and industry, the CO2 Utilisation Roadmap explores the risks and opportunities associated with the scale-up of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) in Australia.

Capturing carbon

CSIRO develops and trials new technology for carbon capture and storage, focused on large-scale demonstration projects for industry, and testing a range of chemical substances for better performance.

Low-emissions CCUS hub in NT

We're working with industry and the Northern Territory Government to develop a business case assessing the viability of a large-scale low-emission carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) hub based in the Northern Territory.

Our facilities

Research infrastructure is critical for scientific advancement, adapting new technologies and delivering on Australia’s science ambitions. Our research infrastructure supports collaborative networks of researchers and users from across Australia’s research, industry and community sectors, and attracts strong national and international partnerships.

Renewable Energy Integration Facility (REIF)

Evaluating new grid technologies in a real-world development and testing environment.

Hydrogen Technology Demonstration Facility

Our Hydrogen Technology Demonstration Facility in Clayton, Victoria, enables industry and researchers to demonstrate and test innovative hydrogen technologies.

Newcastle Energy Centre

Home to groundbreaking renewable energy research and technology development.

Stored Energy Integration Facility (SEIF)

Exploring smarter energy management and storage solutions to lower emissions and energy costs.

National Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Performance Test Facility

Providing test services for air conditioners and heat pumps using controlled indoor and outdoor environments.

National Energy Analysis Centre

A collaborative research hub advancing data-driven insights for Australia’s energy transformation.

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