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A number of academic or research-based organisations undertake renewable energy research relevant to Tasmania. An outline of the work by key institutions operating in the industry is provided below.
Centre for Renewable Energy and Power Systems (CREPS)
The Centre for Renewable Energy and Power Systems is part of the School of Engineering at the University of Tasmania. Established in 2007, the Centre provides research, consulting and professional development in renewable energy and power systems for the power industry, major power users and other parties with an interest in sustainable energy solutions. CREPS has a number of research projects currently underway involving different renewable energy technologies, and offer professional development short courses. For further information on CREPS:
http://www.utas.edu.au/centre-for-renewable-energy-and-power-systems/
School of Earth Sciences (University of Tasmania)
The School of Earth Sciences at the University of Tasmania takes advantage of Tasmania as a natural laboratory, and is home to a range of internationally renowned geologists and other professionals in the field. The School also incorporates the ARC Centre of Excellence in Ore Deposits (CODES), which is recognised as a world leader in ore deposit research. For further information on the School of Earth Sciences or CODES:
http://fcms.its.utas.edu.au/scieng/earthsci/
Australian Maritime College
The Australian Maritime College (AMC) is concerned with research and training in a number of areas within the discipline of the global maritime industry. In particular, the AMC’s National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics (NCMEH) – a multi-disciplinary group of world class researchers in a range of areas - is currently engaged in research in the performance and optimisation of ocean wave energy converters. For more information on AMC or NCMEH:
Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research
The Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research (TIAR), which is a joint venture between the University of Tasmania and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE), is currently working on the use of various agricultural waste materials as potential feedstock for biochar pyrolysis kilns that can produce renewable energy from the associated gases, with support from CREPS. For more information on TIAR:
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
The CSIRO is Australia's national science agency. They work in collaboration with industry, research organisations and government to research and develop cost-competitive, low-emission energy technologies, with a particular focus on solar, wind and geothermal technologies.
The Hobart Marine Laboratories are interested in almost all aspects of Marine Research. They are very interested in contributing to a wide range of the research requirements of the marine portion of the Renewable Energy Industry – from resource mapping to environmental impact assessments.
For further information on CSIRO:
Australian Antarctic Division
The Australian Antarctic Division is a division of the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. The AAD has now established two wind turbines at Mawson, which can provide up to 95% of the station's energy requirements. The AAD has also used solar power for a number of years to power automatic weather stations, VHF repeaters to extend communication coverage, and in some cases, to provide energy for field huts. For further information on AAD:
