Connecting industry and government

Are you are a UNSW researcher, early-career academic, or professional staff member with a passion for clean energy innovation? Do you want your work to have an impact on society?

Find out more about the projects our Institute is funding this year.

We’re delighted to announce the recipients for the UNSW Digital Grid Futures Institute’s 2023 Seed Funding Program.

Findings from of an Institute 2020 Seed Funded project have become even more pertinent following the NSW 2020 bushfires and Covid19. 

In a world where everything is connected, the smart grid will be good for your health.

Get ready for the Ubers and Airbnbs of energy.

Advances in weather forecasting and manipulation could boost energy efficiency in ways we’re yet to fully comprehend.

Taxing EVs ignores future of electrified transport 

As Aussie environmentalists and renowned clean tech thought leaders, we are thrilled that Danny and Saul joined us when back in Australia.

Read our April/May Newsletter here

Combine smart communities with a smart grid and the benefits for humanity could be profound

As renewable energy becomes more abundant your electricity bill could change forever.

Read our March Newsletter here

NB: visit this link to view a high resolution version of the above infograph

Prof Dong was interviewed by ecogeneration for his views on energy storage - now and in the future.

We're pleased to hear that a number of Institute Investigators have been named in the annual Highly Cited Researchers 2020 list from

We are excited to announce that seed funding will be available next year, and we are seeking proposals for grants of up to $60,000 for interdisciplinary research projects across 6 research themes.

S&YP Keynote: Smart City Strategies and Planning Considering Future Renewable Energy