Industry partners

Australian Energy Market Operator

The global economy is undergoing an unprecedented transition towards decarbonisation and the energy sector is the most fundamental enabler of this future. Monash University and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) are collaborating to identify and solve some of the critical technical challenges in achieving energy systems that can operate at up to 100% instantaneous renewable generation on the path to 100% renewable energy, and supporting a vital energy sector scholarship to help develop the industry’s leaders of tomorrow.

Projects include areas of energy demand forecasting, smart visualisation of energy networks, and power systems. AEMO has partnered with Monash University to deliver the prestigious Zema Energy Studies PhD Scholarship Program.

CSIRO

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national science agency, collaborates with the Monash Grid Innovation Hub on transformative energy initiatives. These include GPST - Advanced inverter applications (and requirements) for current-limited grid-forming inverters – Stage 3 , the Electric Power Innovation for a Carbon-Free Society (EPICS) Global Center, and the International Clean Innovation Researcher Networks. Together, we drive innovation to advance renewable energy integration and build a sustainable energy future.

AEMC

Monash University and the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) are collaborating on a ground-breaking research project funded by a $495,000 grant from ARENA. Conducted by Monash's Grid Innovation Hub, the study aims to explore alternative market designs that support the integration of energy storage, a crucial element for expanding Variable Renewable Energy (VRE). This partnership seeks to identify changes to market structures that encourage storage investment, aligning with Australia's net zero emissions target by 2050. With contributions from Monash researchers, AEMO, and PSC, the project is poised to inform future energy market frameworks essential for a low-carbon transition.

Find out more about the project

C4NET

As a founding partner of the Centre for New Energy Technologies (C4NET), Monash University is collaborating with Victorian universities and industry to accelerate the deployment of new energy systems and improved data access and usage.

Energy Consumers Australia

Monash University has collaborated with industry partners Ausgrid, AusNet Services and Energy Consumers Australia to embark on a three year, $2.3 million research project, to better understand how emerging technologies will impact our future energy needs. The Digital Energy Futures project, which is funded through the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Projects scheme, aims to further our knowledge around how energy consumers’ lifestyles and energy demand will change in the future.
Read more about digital energy futures.

AusNet Services

Ausgrid

Data61

Researchers and PhD candidates from Monash Engineering, Science and IT, are currently collaborating with Data61 on a number of research projects.
Read more about these research projects.

X-Elio

X-Elio, a globally recognised leader in renewable energy, is committed to advancing the transition to sustainable energy systems. With over 18 years of expertise and a portfolio exceeding 2.6 GW of developed capacity, X-Elio supports the Monash Grid Innovation Hub in its mission to address pressing challenges facing Australia’s energy grid. This partnership contributes to developing a resilient, efficient, and future-ready grid that meets the demands of a transforming energy sector.

PSC

The PSC Group and Monash Energy Institute signed a partnership agreement to conduct research that explores better integration of electricity storage into energy markets. With funding from the Australian Government’s Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), Researchers at Monash University Energy Institute’s Grid Innovation Hub and their industry partners, including PSC, are conducting a study to explore alternative market designs that could better enable the uptake of energy storage technologies.

PLN

Since 2022, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), Indonesia’s state-owned electric utility, has entrusted Monash Indonesia with developing the next generation of energy leaders – sending employees to study through tailored master’s programs and double-degree opportunities across Indonesia and Australia. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to innovation, knowledge exchange and workforce development – equipping PLN students with the skills and experience to help shape Indonesia’s energy transition.