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As experts in energy efficiency we have invested in state-of-the-art facilities - including our HVAC and REIF facilities - to test heating, cooling, climate and energy storage.

Climate, heating and cooling

Our state-of-the-art test facilities assess conventional air conditioning and new solar cooling techniques and technologies.

Centre for Hybrid Energy Systems Materials and infrastructure services

Our new Centre for Hybrid Energy Systems (CHES) in Clayton, Victoria is a state-of-the-art facility showcasing our substantial expertise and capability in integrating energy storage, renewable energy, hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, fuel processing, systems design and construction.

Gas Processing and Conversion Research Facility Materials and infrastructure services

Our Gas Processing and Conversion Research Facility is the Australia's first fully automated, around-the-clock, industrially relevant gas processing research facility.

Renewable Energy Integration Facility Electricity grids and modelling

Demonstrating how electricity networks will work in the future and evaluating new grid technologies in a real-world development and testing environment.

Stored Energy Integration Facility (SEIF)

Our Stored Energy Integration Facility (SEIF) can showcase and evaluate energy use and storage solutions to lower energy emissions and costs for commercial businesses.

Solar cell and panel testing Materials and infrastructure services

We provide measurement and consultancy services relating to the performance of photovoltaic (PV) solar cells and modules, from lab testing to assess product quality through to outdoor testing and assessing real world performance and durability.
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