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Bjorn Sturmberg

Research Leader, Battery Storage & Grid Integration Program at The Australian National University, Australian National University
Dr Bjorn Sturmberg is a Research Leader in the Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program at The Australian National University, which is designing and implementing the building blocks of our future electricity system.

Dr Sturmberg holds a PhD in physics from The University of Sydney. His PhD work on nanostructures that improve the efficiency of solar cells was awarded a scholarship from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency. During this work he developed unique simulation software that he made available open source and that is now used in research groups internationally. He continued his passion for open source science in his postdoctoral appointment at Macquarie University, which delivered an open source package for studying the interaction of high power light waves with sound waves.

Dr Sturmberg is committed to improving energy equity. He spearheaded the multi-award winning Stucco Solar + Storage project, which, in an Australian first, transformed an apartment building into a highly self-sufficient microgrid with solar and storage, and slashed residents bills by over half. He subsequently received a Myer Innovation Fellowship and founded a social enterprise that unlocks solar for rental properties. He is a regular contributer to the public and policy energy discourses.

When transmission lines fell, 16 electric vehicles fed power into the grid

Jul 09, 2024 10:57 am UTC| Business Technology

Electric vehicles are an increasingly common sight on Australian roads. Each one cuts carbon emissions by half compared to fossil fuel vehicles, but increases household electricity use by 50%. This extra electricity...

Electricity prices are rising again. Here's how to ensure renters can cash-in on rooftop solar

May 26, 2023 14:49 pm UTC| Economy

Consumers struggling with cost-of-living pressures were dealt another blow on Thursday, when the Australian Energy Regulator confirmed energy price hikes of up to 25% from July. For the one in three Australian homes...

Climate Change Series

Good news – there's a clean energy gold rush under way

Sep 05, 2022 04:31 am UTC| Insights & Views

This week, the Australian Energy Market Operator warned gaps in electricity supply are likely within three years. The reason? Coal plants are quitting the market earlier than expected, as well as becoming less reliable....

Go local: how to keep the power on when disaster hits

Feb 10, 2020 23:51 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Bushfires, storms and floods regularly leave thousands of Australian homes and businesses without power. Sydneys wettest weekend in three decades left more than 130,000 households without power on Sunday. South...

Economy

BRICS in the Crosshairs: Trump Threatens Tariffs Over New Currency

President-elect Donald Trump is taking a strong position against the BRICS countriesBrazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and new members like Iran and the UAE. He warned that if these countries try to create a new...

FxWirePro- Major Economic Events for the week

Date Time Currency Event Forecast Previous Mon, Dec...

Australian Retail Sales Surge: A Bright Sign for Consumer Confidence

Australian retail sales data released today shows a month-on-month increase of 0.6% for October 2024, exceeding market predictions of a 0.3% rise. This marks the third month in a row that retail sales have grown, following...

Tesla's Big Year-End Move: Free Supercharging and 0% APR Drive Inventory Clearance Goals

Tesla is aiming to exceed its 2023 delivery record with a strategic year-end push, offering free Supercharging, 0% APR financing, and Full Self-Driving to incentivize immediate purchases of inventory Model 3 and Model Y...

'Moana 2' and 'Wicked' Propel Thanksgiving Box Office to $420M, Breaking Records

Thanksgiving weekend brought a historic $420 million in domestic box office sales, led by Moana 2s $221 million debut. The record-breaking holiday also saw Wicked and Gladiator II contributing to Hollywoods resurgence in...

Politics

What are Donald Trump’s plans for AI regulation in healthcare in 2025?

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in January 2025, his administration has revealed ambitious plans to regulate and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Trumps proposals aim to...

How will Donald Trump support military veterans’ mental health in 2025?

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January 2025, a renewed focus on supporting military veterans mental health has emerged as a cornerstone of his administrations agenda. With growing concerns over...

What are Donald Trump’s policies for addressing digital privacy in 2025?

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January 2025, digital privacy has emerged as a contentious issue on his policy agenda. Amid growing concerns over data breaches, surveillance, and cybersecurity...

How will Donald Trump tackle challenges in public transportation systems in 2025?

As Donald Trump prepares to begin his second term in 2025, public transportation reform has emerged as a significant focus of his domestic agenda. With increasing demands on aging infrastructure and mounting public...

What are Donald Trump’s plans for national parks funding in 2025?

Donald Trumps administration is reportedly planning major changes to national parks funding for 2025, igniting heated debates among conservationists and policymakers. As the president-elect prepares to re-enter the White...

Science

RNA editing is the next frontier in gene therapy – here’s what you need to know

The United States Food and Drug Administration has just approved the first-ever clinical trial that uses CRISPR-Cas13 RNA editing. Its aim is to treat an eye disease called wet age-related macular degeneration that causes...

From using plant rinds to high-tech materials, bike helmets have improved significantly over the past 2 centuries

Imagine its the mid-1800s, and youre riding your high-wheeled, penny-farthing bicycle down a dusty road. Sure, it may have some bumps, but if you lose your balance, youre landing on a relatively soft dirt road. But as the...

Why does everything look flat even though the Earth is round?

Ever since the ancient Greeks first made observations of the circular Moon and the skies, scientists have known that the Earth is a sphere. Weve all seen beautiful images of the Earth from space, some photographed by...

Blue Origin Prepares to Test New Glenn Rocket, Set to Rival SpaceX's Falcon Rockets

Blue Origin is making significant strides toward testing its New Glenn rocket, designed to compete with SpaceXs Falcon lineup. With seven BE-4 engines producing 3.8 million pounds of thrust, the New Glenn is set to test...

SpaceX’s $2.9 Billion Moon Ship Reveals Spacious Design for Future Lunar Missions

SpaceXs latest prototype of its Starship Human Landing System (HLS) offers an inside look at the spacious, two-story design that could soon carry astronauts to the Moon. A central feature in NASAs Artemis program, this...

Technology

Apple’s Tim Cook Slammed Intel in 2011, TSMC’s Role in Tech Dominance Revealed

Apple CEO Tim Cooks 2011 critique of Intels chipmaking capabilities shifted Apples focus to TSMC, forging a partnership that transformed the tech world. This pivotal decision underscored Apples reliance on cutting-edge...

BYD Launches in Indonesia, Aiming to Electrify Taxis and Slash EV Costs for Blue Bird

BYDs arrival in Indonesia has set the stage for a shift in the nations EV market. PT Blue Bird sees this as an opportunity to expand its electric taxi fleet, hoping that BYDs affordable vehicles will lower the barrier to...

Xiaomi Gears Up for Custom 3nm Silicon Paired With MediaTek T90 5G Modem for Speed Innovation

Xiaomi is set to shake up the industry with a custom 3nm chipset, rumored to include the MediaTek T90 5G modem. Expected to debut next year, the chip reflects Xiaomis push to challenge wireless giants and reduce dependency...

Baidu Secures Hong Kong’s First Robotaxi Test License, Marking Expansion Beyond Mainland China

Chinas Baidu has obtained Hong Kongs first autonomous vehicle testing license, allowing its Apollo robotaxi to operate on designated roads, signaling its ambitions to expand robotaxi services globally. Baidu Expands...

Tesla Cybercab Shines at Petersen Museum: Self-Driving Robotaxi Ushers in Autonomous Future

Teslas Cybercab, a self-driving robotaxi, is featured at the Petersen Museum this holiday season. The vehicle, unveiled at Teslas We, Robot event, reflects the companys vision of autonomous transportation, offering...