Creating sustainable energy solutions.
FACET launch event December 2023.
Who we are
Franco-Australian Centre for Energy Transition
Combining partners from universities, research institutions and industry, FACET undertakes joint activities in innovation, research, education and training, with a strong focus on energy transition, thought leadership, low-carbon energy production, and supply chain decarbonisation.
Our four pillars
Nearly
40%
of Australia's electricity is supplied by renewables
Energy transition impact
Our areas of strategic focus:
Complex energy system/Smart grids
The transition to renewable energy can be seamlessly enabled through the deployment of smart grids and smart energy management systems, improving the process of data gathering, analysis, and control of energy consumption.
Energy storage and hydrogen
Hydrogen, a critical renewable energy, is being looked at as a vital player in our efforts to reduce carbon emissions and work towards a decarbonised economy.
We are directing our attention towards how we can most effectively and safely store this low-carbon fuel.
Future fuels
Enabling a decarbonised economy will require alternative net zero fuels.
The implementation of new fuels can present various obstacles, including concerns regarding cost-effectiveness, storage capacity, distribution logistics, and safety measures.
PV/Solar power
Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are a fantastic way to reduce energy costs for commercial and residential properties, however they play an even bigger part in our transition to net zero.
Industry decarbonisation
A sustainable future for all requires advancing industry decarbonisation.
The effective adoption of renewable and clean energy, smart energy management, energy transition metals and energy education and policy will help to enable sustainable industries.
Critical minerals
Critical minerals play a pivotal role in facilitating the shift towards more sustainable energy sources and innovative technologies.
These minerals can be found in electric vehicles, battery storage systems, wind turbines, solar panels, and various electronic and electrical devices.
FACET Symposium
Thank you for attending the inaugural FACET Symposium, a groundbreaking event celebrating the launch of the Franco-Australian Centre for Energy Transition. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
our Three founding partners
CEA research and innovation centre
The CEA is a key player in research, development and innovation in four main areas: defence and security, low carbon energies (nuclear and renewable energies), technological research for industry, fundamental research in the physical sciences and life sciences.
Swinburne University of Technology
With outstanding researchers and facilities, specialist institutes and centres, strategic platforms and initiatives, and a focus on high-quality and ethically sound research, Swinburne is ranked among the top 300 research-intensive universities in the world.
Grenoble Alps University
In association with the national research organisations and the international research facilities present on its territory, UGA builds its innovation policy on a global scale. As a driving force for progress and a laboratory for initiatives, it collaborates with its many partners to accompany the evolution of society.
Supported by the French and Australian ministries for foreign affairs, FACET will work to advance the wider adoption of sustainable energy solutions, supporting multilateral partnerships and develop skills and training to support an ambitious climate change response agenda.
