Siemens and Swinburne collaborate to create Australia’s most advanced energy grid laboratory

Siemens and Swinburne University of Technology have agreed to set up the most advanced future Energy Transition Hub of its kind in Australia in at the University’s Hawthorn campus in Melbourne.

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Swinburne University of Technology are collaborating to establish an Energy Transition Hub in Melbourne, Australia, with a goal to create the most advanced future energy grid laboratory of its kind in the country. The $5.2 million Hub, which is set to open in late 2023, will leverage digital twin technology of Australia’s energy grid, using Siemens software such as PSS E, PSS Sincal, Spectrum Power, and Deop X. The Energy Transition Hub is a joint project between industry and research, aimed at accelerating the path to net zero. The Hub will offer short courses and real-world industry experience to students and industry professionals. The Hub will feature software and hardware products from Siemens’ portfolio and will be home to a digital twin of Australia’s energy grid.

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 15-Feb-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens AG (ETR: SIE), a German multinational conglomerate and Europe’s largest industrial manufacturing company, and Swinburne University of Technology have announced a joint project to establish an Energy Transition Hub in Melbourne, Australia. The $5.2 million Hub, which is set to open in late 2023, aims to create the most advanced future energy grid laboratory of its kind in the country. The Hub will leverage digital twin technology of Australia’s energy grid, using Siemens software such as PSS E, PSS Sincal, Spectrum Power, and Deop X.

The Energy Transition Hub is a collaborative effort between industry and research, aimed at accelerating the path to net zero. The Hub will offer researchers and industry the opportunity to work on solutions for greener, more efficient future energy systems using Siemens Xcelerator, a new open digital business platform and marketplace. The Hub will also feature software and hardware products from Siemens’ portfolio.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Professor Karen Hapgood, stated, “Australia’s ambitious carbon reduction targets need a multi-pronged approach by industry, research and government. The new Siemens Swinburne Energy Transition Hub will be working on new technologies to improve energy efficiency, supply, integration, storage, transport and use, as well as how we can improve existing technologies and frameworks. We need change fast, and the Siemens-Swinburne team will focus on taking ideas to market – where they can make the most impact as quickly as possible.”

When fully operational, the Hub will be accessible to students and industry professionals, offering short courses and real-world industry experience integrated into engineering technology courses. The Hub will enable users to leverage digital twins of energy grids, map scenarios, research new findings, develop original and creative hypotheses, and test results. The Hub will also feature Siemens microgrid management system (MGMS) and decentralized energy optimization platform (DEOP) software, as well as planning stations featuring Siemens PSS software.

Peter Halliday, CEO and Chairman, Siemens Australia and New Zealand, said, “Our relationship with Swinburne University of Technology is long-standing and we’re proud to extend it through the new Siemens Swinburne Energy Transition Hub. Collaboration between industry and academia is critical to driving better outcomes on key topics of national importance such as the energy transition. Digitalization allows you to do more with less as technology assists you in identifying the opportunities for reducing energy consumption and emissions whilst acceleration the journey to net zero.”

The Energy Transition Hub is a significant investment in Australia’s energy sector, providing a state-of-the-art facility for research, development, and commercialization projects. The Hub will be home to a digital twin of Australia’s energy grid, allowing commercial research teams to run simulations of new, innovative solutions and software. The Hub is an important step towards achieving a more sustainable future for Australia’s energy sector.

Jose Moreira, Country Business Unit head – Grid Software, Siemens Australia and New Zealand, added: “Tackling the speed and change in the energy landscape to create solutions that help achieve net zero requires a collaborative and co-creative approach. Siemens has a strong history of working with universities to empower the next generation of workforce on energy systems of the future. We’re proud to present the Siemens Swinburne Energy Transition Hub not just to students but to industry as well. The Hub features some of the latest and best technology used by organizations across the world and will hopefully spark new Australian innovations for future energy challenges.”

Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of September 30, 2022, the business had around 72,700 employees worldwide.

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power.
In fiscal 2022, which ended on September 30, 2022, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €72.0 billion and net income of €4.4 billion. As of September 30, 2022, the company had around 311,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

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