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.

Dr Dong Chen: researching energy-efficient building ventilation and alternative energy

Dr Dong Chen researches, develops and applies physical, numerical thermal fluid modelling to improve energy efficiency in buildings.

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.

Planning for sustainable urban renewal of East Lake

The East Lake precinct in Canberra is the focus of a new partnership project between CSIRO and the ACT Government to showcase innovative approaches to sustainable urban renewal.

Doing business with CSIRO Plant Industry

Through tailored business arrangements and research alliances, CSIRO Plant Industry can deliver flexible and innovative research solutions for a range of industry needs.

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.

Driving sustainability through systems innovation

Reducing environmental impact with innovative solutions

Energy-efficient electric machines

CSIRO exploits the most advanced concepts in magnetic materials, electromagnetics applied magnetics and drives. We are reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by designing and developing energy-efficient electric machines and drives.
 

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.

Delivery software: free seismic inversion program

This free program is a trace-based Bayesian seismic inversion code for the appraisal of oil fields

Dr Deborah O'Connell: water and energy sustainability

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

Decision support for natural resource policy and investment appraisal

By developing improved means to handle both financial and non-financial outcomes in major investment decisions – the triple bottom line - CSIRO will help improve the analytic rigour, auditability and transparency of industry decisions.

Mr Damien Farine: researching bioenergy opportunities

Mr Damien Farine looks at bioenergy opportunities for Australia’s agriculture and forestry landscapes.

CSIRO and VicDPI: well-oiled research plans to dip into new reserves

CSIRO and the Victorian Department of Primary Industry (VicDPI) are joining forces to explore for new oil and gas reserves in Victoria's basins.

CSIRO scientists appointed to the Eminent Scientists Group of Biosecurity Australia

Two CSIRO scientists have been appointed to the Eminent Scientists Group  of Biosecurity Australia to enhance the scientific assessment and management of pest and disease risks associated with proposed agricultural imports.

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.

CSIRO battles bugs in commodity trade

CSIRO is researching insect control and quality preservation of grain and stored durable products.

CSIRO - AusAID Research for Development Alliance

The CSIRO AusAID Alliance is a strategic partnership that aims to improve the impact of aid. The Alliance unites AusAID’s depth of experience in development assistance with CSIRO’s strength in research into complex problems that cross scales and sectors.

Crusader Enterprise Model Software Licence Agreement

This spreadsheet can be used to estimate the various costs and likely income from farming meat rabbits.  

Creating urban sustainability

CSIRO is developing a broad range of tools to assist governments and industry revitalise Australia’s cities, meet emerging challenges and transition to a sustainable configuration.

Copper in Australian export thermal coals

A fact sheet on the occurrence of copper in Australian and other coals, the behaviour of copper during combustion and the environmental effects of copper released as a consequence of coal use.

Conductivity and impedance measurements

CSIRO offers expertise and equipment for measuring conductivity and impedance of new materials.

Cobalt in Australian export thermal coals

A fact sheet on the occurrence of cobalt in Australian and other coals, the behaviour of cobalt during combustion and the environmental and health effects of cobalt released as a consequence of coal use.

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.