Energy

Infrastructure is critical to social well-being and provides an interface between people and the natural environment. As one of the largest resource consumers, the opportunity to realise progress at scale towards net zero emissions, natural capital ambitions and a transition to a circular economy is clear. The scale of materials use leaves the industry highly vulnerable to supply disruption meaning new approaches need to be carefully researched, conceptualised, and tested. This research theme will support efforts by industry and government to transition the infrastructure industry to thrive in a decarbonised and circular economy as well as provide insight on the role infrastructure plays in supporting the economy more broadly to transition.

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Hydrogen System Dynamics Modelling Tool

We have used a system dynamics model to create a representation of the hydrogen supply chains. Users can experiment with different supply chain combinations. Input your own data to explore footprints over time.

UQ supported industry-led innovations

Reimagining the Business Case for Circular Infrastructure

With the imminent threat of climate change, a growing population and a financing gap of $15 trillion, the world will require a new way of thinking, and public investment in infrastructure will be a driver.

Read more at the Infrastructure CoLab

UQ Energy Centres 

Industry 4.0 Testing Lab

The Industry 4.0 UQ Energy TestLab has been established at UQ with funding from the Commonwealth of Australia and the University of Queensland. Siemens has provided equipment and software. The Commonwealth of Australia and Siemens are foundation partners of The Industry 4.0 UQ Energy TestLab.

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