The NSW Government is awarding more than $1 million in grants to support groundbreaking projects focused on reducing carbon emissions through electrification.
The Electrification & Energy Systems Network Seed Grant Scheme provides funding as part of the NSW Government's Decarbonisation Innovation Hub. The Hub supports researchers, industry and government stakeholders in critical sectors to increase the uptake of new technologies in decarbonising NSW.
Funding is being awarded to exciting early-stage projects that are working to resolve the technical, economic, social and environmental challenges of electrification technology.
Grants ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 will enable collaborative projects between universities and industry.
The evaluation process, conducted independently by an Industry Advisory Board, has rigorously assessed and identified a selection of high-quality, impactful projects deserving of grants.
The awardees are:
- University of Wollongong - Identifying and Removing Barriers for Electricity System Planning.
- University of New South Wales - Develop device electrification functionality for the APVI's SunSPOT solar and battery calculator.
- University of Technology Sydney - Cost effective wireless energy harvesting from high voltage transmission lines.
- Macquarie University - Powering E-Shuttles with Optimized Routes and Magnetised Cement Charging.
- University of Sydney - Recycling of Lithium from Discarded Battery Materials.
- Macquarie University - AI-driven energy management platform.
- University of New South Wales - Open Platform for Real-time Renewable Energy Bidding and Trading.
This initiative is funded by the NSW Environmental Trust and Network Partners: University of Newcastle, University of New South Wales, University of Wollongong, University of Technology Sydney.
For updates on these projects and other initiatives visit: https://www.decarbhub.au/networks/electrification-and-energy-systems-network/
Minister for Energy Penny Sharpe said:
"These projects are translating research-based technologies into real-life solutions to our current and future energy challenges.
"Electrification of our energy system is essential to reaching our Net Zero targets and mitigating the impacts of climate change on our environment and health. It will also ensure our community benefits from cleaner and more affordable energy."
Quote attributable to Prof. John Fletcher, Director Electrification & Energy Systems, NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub:
"I am delighted that we have reached this significant milestone in this early stage of the Electrification & Energy Systems Network.
"Our independent Industry Advisory Board worked hard to assess the 21 proposals and select the awardees. We now look forward to the awarded projects delivering their impact."
