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RACE has five programs comprising 11 research themes. The five research programs are:
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RACE for 2030 is the cooperative research centre for the energy and carbon transformation. We have up to $350M of resources to invest in innovation in this space. By working with RACE you can make your product development and innovation funds go further.
Latest news
Nov 27 2025
Essential Energy supports RACE for 2030 project to advance microgrid development
25 November, 2025 — RACE for 2030 is pleased to announce the launch of an innovative project focused on the development of connected and…
Sep 10 2025
Denmark’s biomethane integration into the gas grid – key drivers, policies and reforms
Discover how Denmark is leading the global biomethane revolution—now powering nearly 40% of its gas grid with renewable gas. Learn how Australia can tap…
Sep 09 2025
The Ariel Liebman RACE for 2030 Monash University Indonesia PhD Program
RACE for 2030 and Monash University have officially launched the Ariel Liebman RACE for 2030 Monash University Indonesia PhD Program – a pioneering partnership designed to…
May 13 2025
Electrifying Commercial Buildings: A look at 530 Collins St, Melbourne
The GPT Group are an Australian industry leader in the sustainability of large commercial buildings. A good example is 530 Collins Street in Melbourne,…
Feb 26 2025
Playback Report Industrial Decarbonisation Summit
Remember carrots sticks and tambourines? Not to worry, if you missed last year’s Summit, catch up here! The Energy Efficiency Council’s Industrial Decarbonisation Summit…
Feb 05 2025
Unlocking Australia’s bioeconomy potential: Insights from Denmark on bioenergy & green transition
Tuesday 18th February 2025 6pm – 7:30pm AEDT / 8am – 9:30am DK Join us for a free webinar in collaboration with the Trade Council of…
May 13 2025
Electrifying Commercial Buildings: A look at 530 Collins St, Melbourne
The GPT Group are an Australian industry leader in the sustainability of large commercial buildings. A good example is 530 Collins Street in Melbourne,…
Mar 06 2024
Create a more energy efficient home
Are you looking to make your home more energy-efficient? Many of us have been in the position of wanting to make a big change…
Sep 10 2025
Denmark’s biomethane integration into the gas grid – key drivers, policies and reforms
Discover how Denmark is leading the global biomethane revolution—now powering nearly 40% of its gas grid with renewable gas. Learn how Australia can tap…
Feb 05 2025
Unlocking Australia’s bioeconomy potential: Insights from Denmark on bioenergy & green transition
Tuesday 18th February 2025 6pm – 7:30pm AEDT / 8am – 9:30am DK Join us for a free webinar in collaboration with the Trade Council of…
Nov 05 2024
Demonstration of a CER Orchestration program that drove customer change
In late October we held an insightful update on RACE for Networks. We shared a number of upcoming projects that we are developing and…
Oct 15 2024
Free event! Maths, AI and Energy meet Industry @ Monash University
AIMday Flyer Monash University will host an “AIMday” workshop on November 14th at its Clayton Campus, focusing on Maths, AI and Energy in Industry….
Oct 10 2024
Asia-Pacific Solar Research Conference
RACE for 2030 are Gold sponsors of the Asia-Pacific Solar Research Conference. Taking place between 3-5 December 2024 at the Stamford Plaza Hotel in Mascot,…
Oct 08 2024
Can Australia leapfrog Europe?
In October, we held a webinar that explored how Australia can become a leader in home energy efficiency by learning from the successes and…
Nov 27 2025
Essential Energy supports RACE for 2030 project to advance microgrid development
25 November, 2025 — RACE for 2030 is pleased to announce the launch of an innovative project focused on the development of connected and…
Feb 05 2025
Putting households at the centre of energy planning
Australia’s energy future is being redefined with the launch of “Scenarios for Future Living”, an initiative from the RACE for 2030 Cooperative Research Centre…
Aug 20 2024
Challenge aims to ‘supercharge’ innovation in agri-renewables
Food Agility, Charles Sturt University and RACEfor 2030 CRC are launching the Australian Agri-Renewables Innovation Challenge, offering significant investment and support to fast-track new technologies…
Aug 15 2024
New report details opportunities for 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy procurement
A new report titled “24/7 TRUZERO Tracking Renewables Utilisation for Zero Emission Reporting and Operation” has provided valuable insights into time-matching, an approach to…
Aug 14 2024
Consumer Energy Unleashed – creating a better energy system for all
RACE for 2030’s new research report calls for a step change in energy policy and applied research to create the 21st Century power system Australia…
Jun 19 2024
New CEO Announced
The Chair, Louise Sylvan AM FAICD, and the Board are pleased to announce Dr Bill Lilley will become the Chief Executive Officer of the…
Sep 09 2025
The Ariel Liebman RACE for 2030 Monash University Indonesia PhD Program
RACE for 2030 and Monash University have officially launched the Ariel Liebman RACE for 2030 Monash University Indonesia PhD Program – a pioneering partnership designed to…
Feb 26 2025
Playback Report Industrial Decarbonisation Summit
Remember carrots sticks and tambourines? Not to worry, if you missed last year’s Summit, catch up here! The Energy Efficiency Council’s Industrial Decarbonisation Summit…
Jan 13 2025
NSW Digital Infrastructure for Energy Flexibility project competition – Brick by Brick: Automating Building Data Classification
Buildings are among the largest energy consumers globally, playing a critical role in our comfort, health, and environmental footprint. Yet, managing their systems efficiently…
Feb 21 2023
We welcome our new CRO
We would like to introduce Dr. William Lilley, our new Chief Research Officer who is joining RACE today. Bill is a proven multi-disciplinary leader…
Feb 15 2023
RACE is joining Equal by 30
RACE for 2030 is excited to announce that we are joining the Equal by 30 initiative. RACE will be building on our diversity and…
Feb 24 2022
RACE sponsors ClimateLaunchPad
World’s biggest cleantech pre-accelerator eyes breakthrough Australian research For the second year running, RACE for 2030 will be sponsoring Climate-KIC Australia’s ClimateLaunchPad program. ClimateLaunchpad is the…