Clean energy transition and sustainable resources 

We are leading the way to power the transition to sustainable resource management and an emission-free energy future. From wave, tidal and offshore wind energy to resourcing critical minerals and effective energy storage systems, we're paving the way to deliver the best practices in sustainability.

Research highlights

Our research at UWA is unlocking best practices to protect our ecosystems. Projects cover multi-disciplinary areas and tackle challenges for systems.

Clean energy systems

Our researchers are developing practical solutions to the challenges of Australia’s energy transition. UWA researchers bring significant expertise and capabilities to the design and testing of new renewable energy technologies, effective energy storage systems, and provide policy recommendations that support low-carbon energy solutions.

Cross-discipline energy expertise

Our renewable energy expertise spans marine renewables, biomass, geothermal, photovoltaics, electrical vehicles, and microgrids. Our aim is to develop new knowledge and advanced technologies for efficient, effective, and environmentally friendly fuel and energy use in the resources industries.

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Critical minerals

The world’s shift to clean energy technologies requires unprecedented quantities of critical minerals such as lithium, rare earths, nickel and cobalt. Our researchers are finding solutions to where and how we discover, process and distribute these to power the transition to a greener future.

WA at the forefront

WA is a global leader in the export of critical minerals. In collaboration with local and global partners, our researchers apply their expertise to find innovative ways to solve challenges spanning the length of the critical mineral supply chains. 

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Earth, water and marine resources

Our researchers are harnessing the power of natural resources to create renewable energy, find sustainable food sources and tackle climate change. Our expertise includes engineering, resource management and governance to tackle today’s challenges and prepare us for tomorrow’s challenges.

Sustainable use of resources

We work with local, state, and federal governments, industry and business, research institutions and the community to ensure we play a critical role in evaluating, integrating and distributing solutions for natural resource management.

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Get in touch

To hear more about UWA’s extensive research, or if you have a specific enquiry, connect with us today.

Engineering an environmentally sustainable future

UWA is at the forefront of offshore renewable energy research. Our experts are integrating environmental considerations with engineering solutions to harness energy from the ocean. By collaborating with industry partners, we are improving existing technologies and developing new solutions that will survive in the ocean for a greener and sustainable future.

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