Energy research with the MEI
The University of Melbourne undertakes world-leading energy research. MEI researchers work together in four programs: Energy Systems, Power Generation and Transport, Heavy Industry and Resources, and Energy Materials.
Research disciplines
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Energy Systems
The Energy Systems Program considers how different energy technologies interact with one another, society and the environment. The program includes the technical, economic and environmental analysis of energy networks, wholesale and retail energy markets and energy system planning.
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Power Generation and Transport
The Power Generation and Transport Program brings together researchers who investigate several forms of renewable and low emission power plants for stationary and mobile applications. This includes advanced wind, solar, gas turbine, reciprocating engine and energy storage technologies.
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Heavy Industry and Resources
The Heavy Industry and Resources program focuses on research that accelerate the decarbonisation of heavy industry and the resources sector. The program studies clean fuels, storage, production, carbon dioxide capture, utilisation and storage and industrial electrolysis.
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Energy Materials
The Energy Materials Program assembles researchers working in materials science and engineering, and focuses on the discovery and optimisation of materials for energy applications. This includes materials for energy generation, storage, transport, and consumption such as hydrogen electrolysis, batteries, solar energy conversion and lighting.
Research capabilities and impact
The Melbourne Energy Institute's research portfolio engages over 300 researchers from disciplines including Architecture, Arts, Business & Economics, Engineering, Health, Law, Planning and Science.