Clean Energy Capability Portfolio | Grid Transformation |
Development of Interdisciplinary and
Translational Research
Capabilities Necessary
to Deliver the Digital
Grid
The mission of the UNSW Digital Grid Futures Institute is to enable the electrification of society for a smart , sustainable future using research , innovation and training . The Institute combines researchers and talent from multiple disciplines to translate research into meaningful impact . |
Competitive Advantage • An interdisciplinary approach to translation of research to rapidly establish the right team for the right project
• The Institute draws on four years of network building across the full breadth of UNSW research expertise from social sciences , engineering , law and business
Impact • Creating a translation-focused interdisciplinary research community to support decarbonisation at the scale necessary for major industry
• Supporting SMEs through collaboration and rapid response solutions
• Developing educational solutions to support the knowledge needs of the future energy workforce , including school programs , short courses and community knowledge sharing
• Engage industry and government through research , design , and testing , as well as advising on infrastructure , funding and policy
• Provide insights and thought leadership on all things related to the future grid and its role in decarbonisation
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Capabilities and Facilities • Integration of renewables into the energy grid , from technical perspectives to social adoption
• Social equity of the energy transition , such as community engagement , social license , equity and inclusion
• Privacy and cybersecurity matters relating to the digital grid
• Air quality monitoring to inform policy and regulation
Our Collaborators • NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub
• Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy ( TRaCE )
• ARC Research Hub for Integrated Energy Storage Solutions
More Information Sharon Swift
UNSW Digital Grid Futures Institute
T : + 61 2 9385 9219
E : sharon . swift @ unsw . edu . au
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Successful Applications |
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• Decarbonisation career pathways – development of lifelong learning frameworks to support the workforce required to transition and sustain the energy grid to renewables |
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• Electrifying Squad – Technology Translation Team |
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