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Curtin University is helping Western Australia take giant strides towards a net zero future, announcing the first Innovation Challenge as part of the State Government\u2019s GreenTech Hub<\/a> initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A multimillion-dollar collaborative project, the GreenTech Hub aims to accelerate green technologies and services across WA to lower carbon emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the GreenTech Hub\u2019s operator<\/a>, Curtin will oversee collaboration between sustainability experts by hosting Innovation Challenges and Accelerator Programs \u2014 the first of which will aim to identify and scale long duration energy storage solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curtin Institute for Energy Transition<\/a> Director, Professor Peta Ashworth<\/a>, said WA\u2019s position as an energy superpower makes it uniquely positioned to be a world leader in developing sustainable solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professor Ashworth said the first Innovation Challenge marked the GreenTech Hub as \u201copen for business\u201d, and energy storage is an important starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEnergy storage plays a vital role in the transition to a sustainable energy future, enabling us to maximise the use of renewable resources,\u201d Professor Ashworth said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur resource sector operates some of the world\u2019s largest and most remote sites, which will need reliable and efficient energy solutions to remain competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBy integrating advanced energy storage systems, we can reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lower operational costs and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professor Ashworth said the benefits from advancements in this field would extend beyond industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMany of our remote and Indigenous communities face challenges with access to consistent and affordable energy,\u201d Professor Ashworth said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEnergy storage technologies can provide these communities with stable, clean energy solutions which can improve living standards and foster economic development.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Innovation and the Digital Economy and Science Minister, the Honourable Stephen Dawson, said the launch of the first Innovation Challenge was a key milestone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Cook Government continues to pursue our goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and the GreenTech Hub is a fantastic way to foster collaboration in the state,\u201d Mr Dawson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe GreenTech Hub will be a catalyst to inspire, mobilise and connect green entrepreneurship and commercialisation across WA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Hub has now set its first challenge with energy storage and will work alongside industry, government, academics and others on how WA can lead the charge into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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