Energy research seed funding

Curtin Institute for Energy Transition has launched our inaugural round of seed funding! We look forward to supporting the growth of innovative, multidisciplinary energy research projects at Curtin.
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Curtin Institute for Energy Transition has launched our inaugural round of seed funding! We look forward to supporting the growth of innovative, multidisciplinary energy research projects at Curtin.

In September 2024, CIET hosted a group of researchers, including PhD students, for an ideation workshop and networking session. Starting with a speed dating session, researchers from more than six Schools got to know each other and heard about the diverse range of energy research happening at Curtin.

Researchers individually developed their own energy-related project ideas and voted on the most interesting projects. After breaking into groups based on their project of interest, researchers worked together to create the foundation for their project idea and funding application team. Browse the selected projects below.

Energy efficiency in apartment buildings
Funded by CIET

Energy efficiency in apartment buildings

The myths and realities of energy efficiency in apartment buildings: A case of greenwashing
This project will employ focus groups and interviews to interrogate energy efficiency and sustainability claims in “off-the-plan” apartments in Perth (purchased pre-build). It will explore buyer and industry perceptions (planning, development, sales, investment) on how well the finished product aligns with initially advertised features and answer questions of influence on market outcomes, such as purchase decisions.

Energy transition discourse in the regions
Funded by CIET

Energy transition discourse in the regions

Energy transition discourse in regional communities: Enhancing public understanding and regional community engagement
This project aims to identify public discourse of energy transitions in regional communities and to optimise community engagement. It will focus on communities at different stages of the transition process: Busselton (planned), Kojonup (ongoing), and Albany (completed),identifying prevalent narratives and discourse in these local communities by examining public discourses in the digital space.

Direct lithium recovery
Funded by the Trailblazer Program

Direct lithium recovery

Energy-efficient membrane technology for direct lithium recovery from spent lithium-ion batteries
This proposal introduces a membrane-based process for recovering lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), particularly from cathode materials containing valuable metals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese. This method reduces energy use and improves recovery efficiency, aiming to ensure the process is economically viable and sustainable compared to existing recycling methods, addressing both environmental and financial challenges of LIB recycling.

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