Luxton Memorial Lecture 2017
Re-imagining SA’s energy future through a US and international lens
Presented byÌýDr David Mooney,ÌýDirector of the Strategic Energy Analysis CenterÌýNational Renewable Energy Laboratories, Colorado
New ideas and innovative technologies are critical to energy system transformation. The lecture will provide insights from a leading global think tank to assist South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ns to identify the path to economically attractive, sustainable and secure energy.
South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ is already at the forefront of the transition to a renewable energy future and there is great potential for local industry to benefit from the new investments that are needed to meet national and international targets for CO2 mitigation. Our outstanding resources of solar, wind, ocean and geothermal, offer potential for economic opportunity if the transition is well managed. However, careful planning, local-global partnerships in technology development and market reform are also needed to manage the risks and ensure a successful transition toÌý a clean,Ìý economically productive and secure energy future.
When: Thursday 22 June 2017, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Where: Braggs Lecture Theatre, Braggs Building, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, North Terrace
About the speaker
Dr Mooney is a global leader in efforts to identify and address technical issues associated with large-scale deployment and integration of renewable and efficiency technologies into existing energy infrastructure. The Strategic Energy Analysis Center at NREL is at the forefront of increasing understanding around the interactions and roles of energy policies, markets, technologies, environmental impacts, economic impacts and infrastructure in the deployment of clean energy technologies.
History of the Lecture
The Memorial Luxton Lecture is presented by the Centre for Energy Technology and the Institute for Sustainability,ÌýEnergy and Resources in honour of Professor Russell Escourt 'Sam' Luxton, FTS, FIEAust, FAIE, FRSAMC, FRSA (1933-2013).
Professor Luxton was a truly remarkable person, who made significant contributions to the national energy direction in recommending the establishment of the National Energy Research, Development & Demonstration Council (NERDDC), a precursor to the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). He was also a national leader in the engineering and education professions, through his roles as Professor and Head of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s School of Mechanical Engineering and a champion for progress along the path to a cleanerÌýenergy future through the twin pillars of innovativeÌýtechnology development and policy initiatives.
General enquiries
Centre for Energy Technology
Email: cet@adelaide.edu.au