UTS researchers are world leaders in developing battery technology. Here are some examples of our work contributing towards SDG 7.
About SDG Goal 7: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Worldwide more than 750 million people lack access to reliable electricity, with billions more relying on dirty polluting energy systems. The rapid transition to renewable energy is now a major global focus.
UTS is well on the way to achieving our plan of 50% of electricity from renewable sources by 2025 and 100% by 2030. Our internationally recognised research centres focus on battery storage, energy efficiency and the transition to clean energy technology. Below are some examples of our contribution and impact.
Electrifying Australia’s Domestic Hot Water
Using smart electric water heaters can help Australia reduce emissions and save consumers billions.
Energy Ready: Empowering communities to build energy resilience
A toolkit to help communities develop action plans for climate-related disasters like bushfires, floods and cyclones.
UTS going solar
UTS is on a journey transitioning to solar energy. We’ve installed PV solar on our campus building roof tops and also forged partnership agreements with solar farms in rural NSW.
Local energy solutions improving climate resilience
As natural & climate related disasters become a frequent reality in Australia, local energy solutions like microgrids could help ensure that regional communities don’t run out of critical energy.
