$12.4 million will support five major projects.

International collaboration is important to advancing clean energy innovation. These grants will enhance Australian action in international clean energy initiatives, including the Global Power System Transformation Consortium, Mission Innovation, the Clean Energy Ministerial and the International Energy Agency’s Technical Collaboration Programs.

Applicant Organisation Project Title Project Description Project Location State Grant Approved Total Project Cost
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION Accelerating Australia’s Power System Transformation This project will support research on the integration of renewable energy into the electricity grid. Mayfield West NSW $2,587,246 $4,312,077
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION IEA/MI2.0 Grid Integrated Control of Buildings This project will support international collaboration to unlock flexibility through grid integrated control of energy efficient ‘smart buildings’. Mayfield West NSW $1,970,876 $3,284,794
ROYAL MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Integrating End of Life (EoL) Solar Panel Waste in Circular Economy Model This project will support international collaboration on solar panel recycling and reuse of recycled materials in new solar panels and batteries. Melbourne VIC $2,999,999 $5,616,322
ROYAL MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY International collaboration network on renewable- and EV-grid integration This project will establish a network with researchers across the UK, USA and EU to accelerate the integration of renewables and electric vehicles (EVs) into the electricity grid. Melbourne VIC $2,871,071 $4,785,247
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE Researcher Network for Decarbonising the Building Industry – RNDBI This project will establish the Researcher Network for Decarbonising the Building Industry, which will work with Australian and international partners to advance renewable energy integration, production of low-carbon materials and optimising building operations for energy efficiency. Parkville VIC $2,000,000 $3,820,104
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