Developing decarbonisation solutions for the existing fleet of diesel-powered heavy vehicles and machines, particularly in primary industries.
About the EESN
The Electrification and Energy Systems Network helps to resolves technical, economic, social and environmental challenges to innovate& commercialise the technologies needed to deliver huge change within energy systems.
The Network’s aim is to address issues and barriers to innovation, the need to develop a trained workforce, infrastructure planning to support innovation-to-impact, and inclusivity.
The vision for the next generation of innovation is vital for the sustained development of this emerging industry in NSW.
Our Projects
Our Objectives
Establish scientific foundations
For transformational electrification and energy systems technologies for a new generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.
Unlock potential of current technologies
By optimising and taking advantage of the synergies between technologies, facilitating a portfolio of industry-led commercial-scale demonstrations and/or deployments.
Create a clear and shared vision
With stakeholders, engaging with entities informing the Network’s activities to develop effective policy instruments suitable for large-scale rollout, with the aim of supporting the creation of new jobs and economic growth in NSW.
EESN People
Prof. John Fletcher (UNSW)
Network Lead
John Fletcher is a Professor with the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications at UNSW. His research areas include power electronics, electrical machine drives, renewables and electric vehicles.
John has consulted for many global industrial companies in the UK, USA, China, Europe and Japan.
Prof. Behdad Moghtaderi (UoN)
Network Co-Lead, University of Newcastle Lead
Liz Hutton (NSW DPI)
NSW Dept of Primary Industries
Dr Dani Alexander (UTS)
UTS
Prof. Kashem Muttaqi (UoW)
University of Wollongong
Our Partners
