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PUBLIC LECTURES
Australia's renewable energy future
Addressing the effects of climate change that will arise from the accumulation of greenhouse gases depends on reducing the amount of energy we consume that is derived from non-renewable resources, such as coal and oil. But what is renewable energy and when and how will we be able to use it?
One thing is clear – there is no one simple answer to achieving sustainability. This public lecture series will examine a range of renewable energy technologies that are currently in various stages of development, providing a realistic assessment of their ability to supply Australia's energy needs into the future.
Each lecture will focus on a renewable energy source including wind, wave, solar, fuel cells, biomass and geothermal. Leading researchers in their field will answer key questions such as: How does it work? What is the current stage of development? What are the relative costs? When will it be commercialised? How will it be deployed? Does Australia have technological strengths that can be capitalised upon in global markets? What are the potential impediments?
Forthcoming lecture
Tidal energy
by Dr Tim Finnigan
7 July 2009
CEO and founder
BioPower Systems
The contribution of renewables in Australia’s future energy mix
by Dr John Wright
4 August 2009
Advisor, Sustainable Energy Partnerships
CSIRO Energy Transformed Flagship