Evaluating the energy environment equation

Finding a balance between energy supply and environmental health. The impact of energy developments on air quality, land and water are significant. CSIRO monitors and mitigates these impacts, paving the way for an environmentally sustainable energy future.

Energy Transformed Flagship

CSIRO’s Energy Transformed Flagship aims to lower greenhouse gas emissions by providing sustainable, efficient, cost-effective energy solutions. The Energy Transformed Flagship is developing clean affordable energy and transport technologies for a sustainable future - the first steps towards a hydrogen economy.

Energy Transformed Flagship

A video addressing CSIRO and the Energy Transformed Flagship developing low-emission energy technologies and systems to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector. (4:00) Discover how the Energy Transformed Flagship is finding energy solutions for Australia's future.

Energy overview

Australia has abundant reserves of coal and natural gas, large potential supplies of biomass and geothermal energy, and virtually unlimited sunlight, wind, wave and tidal power. Using the resources wisely is our challenge. Researching and commercialising future energy needs and alternative fuel sources.

Energy harvesting for sensor nodes

CSIRO scientists and engineers are developing new energy harvesting devices to capture energy from diverse sources to provide power for wireless sensor nodes.

Energy generation and storage

We’ve got the power – CSIRO is generating and storing energy. Now and for the future, CSIRO is researching how to efficiently create energy from existing and new sources and how to store it.

Researching our energy futures

A video about the Energy Transformed Flagship's work in energy futures. (0:30)

Flagship research into energy futures

The Energy Transformed Flagship is looking for new and relevant technological options to address the needs of the energy marketplace of the future.

Energy from oil and gas overview

CSIRO is researching methods to improve the efficiency of power generation from fossil fuels. Fossil fuels allow us to drive our cars, turn our lights on and take a hot shower. CSIRO is researching how to efficiently use these valuable fuels while reducing harmful emissions.

Energy efficiency explained

When it comes to motors, energy efficiency refers to the amount of useful work done by a motor for the amount of energy it consumes. Here we explain how efficiency is calculated.  

Ms Estelle Gaillard: understanding societal responses to global environmental changes

Ms Estelle Gaillard's focus is on the social dimensions of climate change mitigation and adaptation, working on projects including the Zero Emission Home and Adaptive Primary Industries, Enterprises and Communities.

The CSIRO Home Energy Saving Handbook – How to save energy, save money and reduce your carbon footprint

The CSIRO Home Energy Saving Handbook is a practical guide designed to help Australian households reduce their carbon footprints and take action against climate change.

Energy for buildings

CSIRO is developing technologies and tools to control how energy is used, managed and generated in buildings, offices and homes.

Ms Emily Mendham: examining the social dimensions of natural resource management

Ms Emily Mendham’s focus is on the social dimensions of climate change mitigation and adaptation, working on projects including Energymark and Adaptive Primary Industries, Enterprises and Communities.

Plugging in: assessment of Electric Vehicles and the Grid

CSIRO's Electric Driveway project is undertaking the first comprehensive assessment of the potential for widespread electric vehicle use under Australian conditions.

Modelling cost projections for electricity generation technologies

CSIRO modelling is providing capital cost projections of electricity generation technologies globally and locally to 2050.

Efficient energy management

CSIRO is finding ways to intelligently manage the way energy is used, transmitted and generated to reduce emissions, minimise energy consumption and save money.

Driving improvements in oil and gas production

CSIRO delivers science solutions vital to a globally competitive and sustainable energy industry with a primary focus on oil, gas and geothermal energy resources.

Dr David Harris: a leader of low emission electricity research

Dr David Harris’ work is focused on the facilitation and implementation of low emission coal-based power and energy technologies which address the necessary major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from power generation.

Electric Driveway: vehicles and household power

CSIRO is evaluating the benefits and impact of electric vehicles on Australia’s electricity networks and energy systems, and in the homes and cities of the future, to help reduce emissions from electricity generation and transport.

Dye-sensitised solar cells: third generation solar technology

Through this ground breaking project CSIRO is aiming to fast track consumer uptake of renewable solar energy by creating a cheaper, more efficient solar cell.

Developing fuel cell technologies for distributed energy generation

CSIRO has the expertise to develop environmentally friendly technologies such as fuel cells for distributed energy generation.

Dr Deborah O'Connell: water and energy sustainability

Dr Deborah O'Connell is a systems analyst, currently focusing on biofuels, bioenergy, and sustainability research.

CSIRO energy and renewables research

CSIRO’s commitment to renewable research has shifted to focus in areas where investment can deliver the most significant impact. See some answers to the questions we face on our energy and renewables research.

Perspectives to climate change and energy technologies in the Hunter Valley

CSIRO recently partnered with Coal & Allied to understand attitudes in the Hunter Valley towards climate change and energy technologies. Workshops were held in Muswellbrook and Singleton to understand the communities understanding of, and attitudes towards, climate change and energy.