Our research programs focus on clean energy production, systems and efficiency. These programs combine QUT’s extensive technical expertise in decarbonisation technologies with research capabilities focusing on changes in operational systems, management practices and regulatory environments to drive the affordable adoption of energy saving practices and clean energy technologies.
Renewable power generation
We are discovering and developing innovative technology in solar energy generation to deliver cost-effective renewable electricity.
Read moreEnergy storage systems
We are researching how best to store energy through innovative battery technologies and materials for hydrogen storage.
Read moreFuture energy systems
We look at ways to optimise renewable energy generation and distribution systems for reliable, long-term operation.
Read moreSuperconductivity and applications
We research new generation high temperature superconducting materials for our partners in power systems, maritime and land-based propulsion, microwave communications systems and environmental sensing.
Read moreGreen hydrogen and biofuels
We are developing green hydrogen and biofuel technologies and materials to sustainably power the future.
Read moreEnergy 4.0
We are researching how data and clean energy intersect, including digitalisation, Internet of Things, blockchain and cyber security.
Read morePower electronics and e-grid
We explore power electronics solutions for renewable energy, storage and future power electronics-based power systems.
Read moreEnergy in buildings and industry
We solve challenges associated with how buildings and industry use energy and the related environmental, social and economic impacts.
Read morePeople, practices, policies to lead the economy
We study the human and economic factors for clean energy uptake.
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Materials development
We focus on functionality, in-situ characterisation and new materials for energy transport and storage.
Read moreScale-up, pilot plants and infrastructure
Taking clean energy research from the lab to the real world, including materials processing, integrating gas and power micro-grids, and instrumentation compatibility.
Read moreSystems design, integration and optimisation
We explore the integration and performance of clean energy systems, including monitoring, sensing, integrated safety, optimisation and data analytics.
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