ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Σ³» of Queensland has responded to βthe grand challenge of our generationβ by launching a new energy initiative today.
The initiative brings together researchers, industry and government to investigate energy options and inform policy.
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Σ³» Energy Initiative director Professor Chris Greig said it was appropriate that ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Σ³» as a leading research university joined industry and government leaders in responding to the global issue of energy.
βReliable, affordable and sustainable energy can be described as the grand challenge of our generation, with a perfect storm of rising energy demand, concerns about energy supplies and the risk of climate change,β Professor Greig said.
βOn one hand we have the environmental issues associated with declining fossil fuel reserves and CO2-induced climate change, and on the other hand, the moral issue of energy poverty in many developing countries.
βThe ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Σ³» Energy Initiative aims to address both of these issues with research that involves scientists, government and industry.β
The initiative will deal with the many facets energy production and storage, including fossil energy, renewable energy and energy storage.
It would emphasise sustainability, influence government policy and support industrial deployment, Professor Greig said.
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Media: Dr Greig (07 3346 8831 or chris.greig@uq.edu.au) or Tegan Taylor at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Σ³» Communications (07 3346 7887, 0413 601 248 or t.taylor@uq.edu.au)
