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Advancing sustainable energy technology
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Dr Tan Wen Shan from the School of Engineering at Monash University Malaysia has been awarded the Impact Award at the 2024 Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Innovation Challenge for his pioneering work on the energy Control cost Optimisation System (eCOS). This digital control system integrates Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BES) to reduce energy costs for consumers by up to 20%.
The project, funded by a RM2.2 million grant from the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), utilises mathematical optimisation and AI technology to manage energy flow, promoting cleaner energy use. A 200 kWh BES unit has been successfully installed at a customer site in Ipoh, marking a key milestone.
The project aligns with Monash University Malaysia’s commitment to sustainable innovation and supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those focused on clean energy and climate action.
Lithium extraction breakthrough a huge step towards a greener future
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Monash University spinout company ElectraLith, backed by Rio Tinto, IP Group, and Monash Investment Holdings, has developed a Direct Lithium Extraction and Refining (DLE-R) technology that produces battery-grade lithium hydroxide without using water or chemicals, and with minimal energy. This breakthrough, based on research by Professor Huanting Wang from the Faculty of Engineering, addresses the urgent global demand to reduce the economic and environmental costs of lithium production, a key component in clean energy solutions.
The technology is set to be trialed at Rio Tinto's Rincon Project in Argentina in 2026.
Energy efficiency initiatives for Australian homes
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The Energy Upgrades for Australian Homes (EUAH) project and the Climate-ready Homes Report, both led by the Monash Sustainable Development Institute and Climateworks Centre, focus on enhancing energy efficiency in Australian homes to address climate change and rising energy costs:
Monash University's clean energy initiatives in Southeast Asia
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Monash University, through its Climateworks Centre and other departments, has been actively involved in various initiatives to promote clean energy and sustainable development in Southeast Asia and beyond:
All Energy Conference hears from Climateworks experts
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The Clean Energy Council's All Energy Conference in Melbourne featured six experts from the Climateworks Centre, who discussed topics such as global decarbonisation, policy drivers, and green hydrogen. Wei Sue, Head of Strategy at Climateworks, highlighted the opportunities for Australia in achieving net zero industrial precincts. Dr Calvin Lee shared insights on industrial decarbonisation, emphasising the Australian Industry Energy Transition Initiative. Kylie Turner discussed the Future Made in Australia framework's potential to drive investment in clean energy.
Professor John Thwaites AM, Chair of Climateworks Centre and Monash Sustainable Development Institute, led a session on the importance of policy in emissions reduction, with contributions from Dr Glen Currie and Jo Sanson on gas transition and land use policies.
Climateworks signs MoU supporting low-carbon battery industry
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Climateworks Centre and the Purnomo Yusgiantoro Center have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a roadmap for critical mineral processing for the low-carbon battery industry between Indonesia and Australia. This partnership aims to create a sustainable supply chain for battery manufacturing, leveraging Australia's expertise in climate action and Indonesia's critical minerals reserves.
The collaboration seeks to contribute to global decarbonisation efforts and accelerate the transition to clean energy technologies.