Research and Collaboration

Research and Collaboration

A number of LSQ Members are currently conducting research into solar and geothermal energy – many in collaboration with industry and government.The University of Queensland (UQ) has created the largest flat panel PV array in Australia and has a broad solar R&D portfolio¹⁰⁹. The University is also conducting innovative research into geothermal energy and biofuels.Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is conducting research into the use of dye-sensitised solar cells to power sensors for data collection in remote areas using nanomaterials¹⁰⁹.James Cook University (JCU) has developed "a collaborative partnership with MBD Energy" and they are conducting research into micro-algae¹¹⁰. To date they have "successfully shown that micro-algae can effectively capture carbon emissions and the captured carbon can generate valuable co-products"¹¹⁰.Griffith University (GU) is focusing heavily on clean and renewable energy through the University’s Centre for Clean Environment and Energy.The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) also has a number of collaborative research projects exploring "alternative fuels, systems and technologies"¹¹⁰.*Please refer to the 2013 LSQ Member Directory for references.