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Monash Energy Institute is working to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable energy future by fostering and facilitating impactful interdisciplinary research, in collaboration with its trusted partners.

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We’re looking forward to a very active 2021 agenda focused on interdisciplinary projects in the energy sector across all of Monash. We will continue to encourage more Monash researchers to join our Monash Energy Community and help us transition to a greener future. We can do it together!

Monash Energy News July 2021

Discover energy-related reports, featured research articles and events, by researchers who are working on accelerating the transition to a sustainable energy future.

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Our Student Community

We support a vibrant energy student community equipped with industry-ready skills and professional networks. If you want to have a role to play within the Monash Energy Sector, join the Monash Energy Club.

Themes

Showcasing the breadth of capabilities in the field of energy at Monash University. Energy research spans a range of disciplines and expertise articulated around 5 themes: Energy resources, Materials and devices, Smart energy systems, Markets and policy, and Consumers.

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Research

Our research and initiatives bring world leading multi-disciplinary researchers and industry partners together to analyse, innovate and solve grand energy problems.

Facilities

Our specialised research labs are led by recognised leaders in the energy field.

Climate and energy systems dashboards

These will show you how Australia and the world is tracking against our climate and renewables goals.

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Stay up-to-date with the latest news from Monash Energy Institute

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The future home: How digital lifestyle trends are impacting energy demands

AI technology enhances wind and solar forecasting methods to ease pressure on the grid

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A collaboration between Monash University’s Grid Innovation Hub, Worley and Palisade Energy Ltd is using machine learning technology to accurately predict wind and solar power to securely integrate them into the national electricity grid.

The North American heatwave shows we need to know how climate change will change our weather

Eight days ago, it rained over the western Pacific Ocean near Japan. There was nothing especially remarkable about this rain event, yet it made big waves – twice.

Professor Tony Marxsen receives Medal of the Order of Australia

Engineers were well-represented in the 2021 list for the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). On behalf of the Monash Energy Institute, we would like to congratulate Professor Tony Marxsen who was recognised on the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours list for his professional work and contributions to the community. The honours highlight the importance of engineering for a more successful, sustainable and safe Australia.
Chloe Munro AO

Vale Chloe Munro AO

We are saddened to mark the passing of one of our team, Chloe Munro AO, visionary pioneer of a clean energy future and Professorial Fellow at the Monash Energy Institute, the Monash Sustainable Development Institute and the Monash Business School, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Chloe was a close advisor and a dear mentor to many of us at Monash University, working on climate change policy and energy sector transformation.
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