A5028440339- Heat Transfer and Optimization
- Global Energy and Sustainability Research
- Heat Transfer Mechanisms
- Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
- Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms
- Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
- Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems
- Heat Transfer and Boiling Studies
- Cavitation Phenomena in Pumps
- Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
- Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Water-Energy-Food Nexus Studies
- Oil, Gas, and Environmental Issues
- Global Energy Security and Policy
UNSW Sydney
2018-2023
Political decarbonisation commitments and outcompeting renewable electricity costs are disrupting energy systems. This foresight study prepares stakeholders for this dynamic, reactive change by examining visions that constitute a probable, plausible possible component of future Visions were extrapolated through an expert review technologies Australian case studies. 'Probable–Abundant' envisages high penetration solar wind with increased value balancing services: batteries, pumped hydro...
The transition to low-carbon power systems necessitates cost-effective energy storage solutions. This study provides the first continental-scale assessment of micro-pumped hydro and proposes using agricultural reservoirs (farm dams) significantly reduce construction costs. continent Australia is used as a representative case for other arid temperate regions internationally. From new survey its 1.7 million farm dams, we identified 30,295 promising pumped sites in dam-to-dam dam-to-river...
Purpose This paper aims to: first, it studies expert opinions about the future of clean, decentralized energy technology in Australia; second, develop an interpretive and participatory foresighting methodology for a forthcoming study. Design/methodology/approach reports forecasting study clean energy. Driven mostly by economics changing carbon policies, sector is currently moving from fossil fuels to variety cleaner technologies. Energy experts have several incommensurate interpretations how...
This study aims to prepare the energy sector for uncertainty using a foresight tool known as weak signals. Weak signals (subtle signs of emerging issues with significant impact potential) are often overlooked during strategic planning due their inherent predictive uncertainty. However, value does not lie in precise forecasting but broadening consideration future possibilities. By proactively monitoring and addressing these otherwise neglected developments, stakeholders can gain early...