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