Unlocking investment in energy infrastructure for net-zero industrial hubs

R&D Focus Areas:
Policy, Energy systems integration

Lead Organisation:
CSIRO

Status:
Active

Start date:
September 2024

Completion date:
August 2027

Key contacts:
Lead Investigator: Dr Tara Hosseini (CSIRO): Tara.Hosseini@csiro.au

Funding:
Heavy Industry Low-Carbon Transition CRC

Total project cost:
AUD$4,489,722 (cash and in-kind contributions)

Project summary description:
Heavy industry – particularly in the iron and steel, alumina and cement sectors – has identified affordable clean energy as a key priority for decarbonisation. There is a pressing need for information to help industry and government plan for energy infrastructure investment and development as it transitions to low-carbon operations.

This project will provide clear, data-driven estimates of energy costs to inform government policy and inform heavy industry on energy hub approaches, which require integrated energy infrastructure and services to provide reliable, affordable and sustainable energy solutions.

Related publications and key links:
Energy infrastructure for net-zero industrial hubs

Higher degree studies supported:
To be advised.

 

May 2025