Melbourne Energy Institute
The Melbourne Energy Institute delivers influential, interdisciplinary research on the transition to a clean energy system. We work with the community, industry and government on some of the world's most pressing energy challenges.
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Environmental Performance in Construction (EPiC) initiative
Whilst buildings account for close to 40% of national energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions, there are also significant embodied energy and emissions associated with their construction. These embodied quantities are the sum of the energy and emissions required to produce and assemble all the materials used whilst the building is constructed.
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Spotlight on a Student: Érico de Godois Baroni
Investigation into the role of extracellular substances and intrinsic cell characteristics on the harvesting and processing of microalgal suspensions
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Podcast: AEMO Q1 2020 Quarterly Dynamics Seminar
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Spotlight on a Student: Sareh Naji
Multi-objective optimisation of a prefabricated house in Australian climate zones
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Passivating contacts for crystalline silicon solar cells
Today’s photovoltaics industry is dominated by crystalline silicon solar cells, holding around 95% of global market share. Most of these silicon solar cells feature simple electronic structures in which high concentrations of ‘dopant’ atoms, such as phosphorus or aluminium, are introduced into the silicon surface regions directly under the cell’s metal contacts.
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Save the Date: AEMO Quarterly Energy Dynamics Report
The Melbourne Energy Institute is pleased to again host the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) as they present the findings of their latest Quarterly Energy Dynamics report. Dr Jonathan Myrtle, Team Leader, Market Insights, AEMO, presenting the Quarterly Energy Dynamics Reoprt for Q3 2019
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MEInetwork20 Seminar Series
The MEInetwork Seminar Series is now in its third year. Its first two years studied the operation of the electricity and natural gas supply chains. These seminars start with primary resources and end with the customer, discussing networks, markets, regulation, established technologies and the emerging along the way.
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MEInetwork20 launch
The MEInetwork20 is launching in April, promising a unique program focused on promoting inter-disciplinary collaboration between our energy researchers and industry professionals.
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Spotlight on a Student: Will Clarke
Hierarchical economic model predictive control of an isolated microgrid
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Advanced planning of PV-Rich Distribution Networks
Over the last twenty or so years, residential solar PV has grown from a technology loved by a few early adopters to one that is embraced by many Australians. Whilst this extraordinary growth has brought significant environmental and economic benefits, challenges associated with the integration of residential solar PV into local electricity distribution networks have also become more significant.
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Hydrogen Futures Workshop
The Melbourne Energy Institute hosted the “Hydrogen Futures” workshop with the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) and the National Academy of Engineering of Korea.Dr Sarah Ryan FTSE, Board Member, Woodside Energy, Dr Patrick Hartley, Leader, CSIRO Hydrogen Industry Mission, Dr Bruce Godfrey FTSE, ATSE Vice-President, Professor Chinho Park, Yeungnam University, Dr Fiona Beck, ANU, Professor Oh-Kyong Kwon, NAEK President, and Professor Michael Brear FTSE, Melbourne Energy Institute.
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Podcast: AEMO Q4 2019 Quarterly Dynamics Seminar
Listen to the recording of AEMO's recent presentation of their Q4 Quarterly Energy Dynamics report.
The Melbourne Energy Institute reports to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research), Professor Jim McCluskey, for research matters and the Faculty of Science Dean, Professor Aleks Owczarek, for operational matters. The Institute Staff and the Executive Committee operate the Institute, and the Advisory Board and Fellows provide strategic advice. A small team of professional staff support the Director in all Institute activities.
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Advisory Board
The Melbourne Energy Institute Advisory Board is comprised of energy industry leaders that provide strategic advice to the Institute. Meet the Institute Advisory Board members.
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Institute Fellows
Senior researchers from the University provide the Institute with insight and knowledge. Meet our Institute Fellows.
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Institute Team
The Melbourne Energy Institute is operated by a small team of staff. Meet the Melbourne Energy Institute team.
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Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is made up of senior academics engaged in energy research whom, along with the Director, govern the Institute. Meet the Institute Executive Committee.
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All enquiries about admission to internships, exchanges or courses, including Masters and PhD, should be sent to the relevant faculty or school at the University.
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Energy Systems
The Energy Systems Program considers how different energy technologies interact with one another and society. The program includes the technical and economic analysis of energy networks, wholesale and retail energy markets, and energy system planning.
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Environment and Resources
The Environment and Resources Program examines the interactions between our energy systems and the environment. This program includes energy resource extraction and use, and how current energy systems influence environmental and human health, including legal and economic implications.
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Hydrogen and Clean Fuels
The Hydrogen and Clean Fuels Program integrates research into production, distribution and use of hydrogen in the energy system. The program studies electrolysis and clean fuel production, as well as hydrogen and clean fuel distribution and use in industrial and transport applications.
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Power Generation and Transport
The Power Generation and Transport Program brings together researchers who investigate several forms of renewable and low emission power plants for stationary and mobile applications. This includes advanced wind, solar, gas turbine, reciprocating engine and energy storage technologies.
The University of Melbourne offers Masters and PhD level studies in many aspects of energy. Please visit our Research tab to contact specific researchers who may be available for Masters by Research and PhD supervision. We also offer interdisciplinary coursework via our Master of Energy Systems.
- Master of Energy Systems
This program integrates the study of the technology, business and science of energy, focusing on the key areas of: evaluating energy systems; energy-related investment decisions; policy development and implementation; and greenhouse gas management issues.
- Research and Coursework and Higher Degrees
Pursue interdisciplinary energy research at a world-class institution - broaden your horizons and hone your expertise at The University of Melbourne.
MEInetwork is a unique program that gives participants a comprehensive view of the energy sector as it faces the challenges of reliability, affordability, and reducing emissions as new generating and digital service delivery technologies emerge.
The MEInetwork is an education and skills program developed by the Melbourne Energy Institute at the University of Melbourne. This annual program offers education activities focused on the energy sector, with an additional focus on professional development and engagement across sector and academic networks. These activities include the Energy Systems Short Course, Seminar Series, the MEI Symposium, and other topical meetings and seminars.
Want to be a MEInetwork20 partner? The success of the MEInetwork is only possible with the support of our industry and government partners. To learn more and to become a partner, please contact us: mei-info@unimelb.edu.au
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Energy Systems Short Course
Learn skills in analysing the financial, technical, and environmental performance of energy projects.
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Energy Systems Seminar Series
Monthly seminars that lead participants through critical aspects of the energy supply chain.
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MEI Symposium
A conference seminar showcasing the University of Melbourne’s multi-disciplinary energy research across MEI’s four programs.
MEInetwork20 Partners
The success of the MEInetwork is only possible with the support of our industry and government partners. We work closely with partners to develop the program to ensure that it reflects current industry trends and challenges. Thank you to our 2020 partners who made MEI’s vision for this program possible – to be a unique education and professional development program that contributes to our evolving energy sector.
To learn more about MEInetwork please contact us: mei-info@unimelb.edu.au
