Federal Minister Explores ECU's Innovations in Sustainable Energy
Key Ideas
  • Federal Minister Husic toured ECU's Centre for Sustainable Energy and Resources to learn about hydrogen reactors, wind turbines, and 3D technologies.
  • ECU is recognized for its excellence in research and education in energy transition, focusing on battery technologies, hydrogen science, and advanced manufacturing.
  • The School of Engineering at ECU aims to assist Australian businesses and communities in transitioning to a renewable energy-based and decarbonized future.
  • The tour highlighted ECU's commitment to developing new hydrogen production and storage technologies, supporting the vision of a full-scale hydrogen economy.
Federal Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic, visited Edith Cowan University’s Centre for Sustainable Energy and Resources in Perth, Australia. The tour included the School of Engineering, where Husic learned about research projects involving hydrogen reactors, wind turbines, and 3D technologies. Husic expressed the Federal Government's interest in renewable energy projects at Australian universities. ECU's executive dean, professor Paulo de Souza, highlighted the university's recognition for excellence in energy transition, particularly in battery technologies, hydrogen science, and advanced manufacturing. The focus is on producing engineers to support a sustainable energy security future. The tour also explored ECU's Advanced Manufacturing Lab, emphasizing 3D printing technologies. ECU's leader in hydrogen, Professor Stefan Iglauer, discussed the development of hydrogen production and storage technologies for a full-scale hydrogen economy. The Renewable Energy Lab at ECU aims to drive sustainable energy solutions and cutting-edge research on modern energy systems, including Battery Energy Storage systems and Electric Vehicles. ECU's Centre for Sustainable Energy and Resources is dedicated to leading-edge research on sustainable energy and resources, showcasing a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability.
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