About us
Our vision and impact
At the UNSW Energy Institute, we connect communities and commercial stakeholders with cutting-edge energy research and solutions. By fostering technology development within UNSW's diverse faculties and schools, and forging strong external partnerships, we accelerate the adoption of innovative energy technologies. Committed to advocating for progressive policies and sharing critical knowledge, we pave the way for a sustainable energy future, both in Australia and globally.
Our vision is for Australia’s global university to be a global leader in energy transition. UNSW’s activity is focused on achieving impact in three main areas:
- Energy that is affordable, reliable, sustainable, and equitable.
- Energy underpins a growing economy and prosperity for all Australians.
- Energy contributes to solving many of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Strategic objectives
The Institute supports the three key objectives of energy research and technology at UNSW:
By taking an active role in Australian energy technology development, market analysis and policy design, the UNSW Energy Institute creates direct global impact. We do this through our:
- Global IP partnerships, including our leading solar PV technologies.
- Collaborative research with other universities.
- Knowledge exchange with international industry partners Leading entrepreneur alumni group, including Dr. Zhengrong Shi, the world’s first solar billionaire.
- Leading social entrepreneur alumni group, including Monique Alfris, co-founder of Pollinate Group, a social enterprise in India and Nepal.
- On-the-ground working on international energy development projects.