Themes
This theme will study emerging social trends, lifestyles, routines, and practices of end users. It will explore their impact on power system design and the evolving role of market architecture, including the roles and responsibilities of system actors. Understanding how end-user desires and actions are implemented in complex decision-making tools is a fundamental research topic to be delivered. For the true optimisation of the power sector to be realised, new partnerships and engagement, and collaborative communication will be utilised. This will help to explore future states of the sector
This theme considers how end users want to use, control and value their Consumer Energy Resources (CER) devices. It will examine where, when, and how CER could be best deployed to minimise costs and emissions using real-time facilities that allow faster local decision making. Standardised methods for securely integrating CER will be developed considering social, economic, environmental and technical factors. Research outcomes will be shared through collaborative data networks to help scale CER solutions to their full potential.
Our Projects
Ask The Energy System: AI Assisted Energy Modelling
Chief Investigators A/Prof. Markus Wagner (Monash University) Simon Wilson (RedgridGPT) Purpose of project In our transitioning energy environment, the ability to model and adapt to…
Understanding power system dynamics with high levels of grid-forming inverters
Chief Investigators A/Prof Yateendra Mishra (QUT) Purpose of project inverters interface the grid for energy sources like solar panels, wind turbines, and energy storage….
Investigation into Voltage Management Technologies for Future Australian Suburban Distribution Networks
Chief Investigators Dr. Reza Razzaghi (Monash University) Purpose of project Low Voltage distribution networks are undergoing unprecedented changes with consumers rapidly adopting rooftop solar…
Identification, Key Management and Trust for Inverters for Distributed Energy Resources
Chief Investigators Prof. Carsten Rudolph (Monash University) Purpose of project All new inverters in Australia and New Zealand have been mandated to possess internet connectivity…
Behind the Meter Forecasting & Optimisation
Chief Investigators Dr. Frits de Nijs (Monash University) Purpose of project The electricity grid has seen a significant rise in the integration of prosumers, households…
DSO and Beyond: Optimising Planning and Regulation for DM & DER
Chief Investigators Dr Rowena Cantley-Smith (UTS) Purpose of project The global electricity system is rapidly decarbonising and decentralising. This decentralisation is driven by the…
Measuring and communicating network export service quality
Chief Investigators Edward Langham (UTS) Purpose of project This project will maximise the potential of grid-exporting distributed energy resources (DER) such as rooftop solar, distribution…
Demonstrating pathways for Urban Renewable Energy Zones – Barriers, opportunities, and impacts of establishing Urban REZ
Chief Investigators Genevieve Mortimer (Climate-KIC Australia) Purpose of project This project will fill knowledge gaps and build capability for local councils, communities, industry and…
Distributed energy business models: Comparing distributed energy business models within current and evolving institutional structures to identify key opportunities and leverage points for a clean, affordable and reliable electricity grid
Chief Investigators Dr Mike Mourtiz (Curtin University) Purpose of project The project will investigate selected new and emerging business models for distributed energy resources…
Curtailment and network voltage analysis study (CANVAS)
Chief Investigators Dr Baran Yildiz (UNSW) Purpose of project In parts of the network, higher penetration of distributed energy resources (DER) is pushing voltages…
Completed | September 2021
Low voltage network visibility and optimising DER hosting capacity
Chief Investigators Brian Spak (CSIRO) Purpose of project This Opportunity Assessment will gather and combine the current state of knowledge and practice in improving…