Strategic Imperative

We live in times of unprecedented technological and societal change, where history is being made with astonishing regularity. Such pace in advancement does not come without its costs. 

Global energy consumption/demand is projected to increase between 21% to as high as 50% by 2050, driving the need for more secure, reliable, and resilient energy systems to power industry and growing populations.

‌50 %

of all energy consumption is projected to come from electricity in the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario.

‌82 %

target for all Australian electricity to be generated from renewable energy sources by 2030.

$ ‌18.67 bn

in Commonwealth investment already allocated to net zero projects in Australia.

us‌$ ‌10 bn

total market value per year by 2030 opportunity for Australia to provide clean energy-related services to Southeast Asia.

Powering Australia with Clean Energy

The key to satisfying this demand and provide Australians with an affordable, clean and reliable supply of energy is electrification through renewables.

With abundant access to wind, solar, and other renewable sources of energy, Australia is well-positioned to become a world leader in the production and export of renewable energy.

This energy transition creates opportunity for industrial and economic transformation, unlocking opportunities to decarbonise our other industries of strength, and secure our economic future.

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Outcomes & Opportunities

SPEC CRC is an Australian industry-led initiative to provide secure power to Australian homes and industries, and to empower communities to seize the opportunities and benefits the energy transition brings.

SPEC CRC aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and diminish the impact of uncertain international supply chains, in so doing achieving two key outcomes:

SECURE POWER

Fortify the security and reliability of the Australian energy system through safe and optimised integration of REST into the grid enabling and enhancing the economic competitiveness of Australian industry.

Ensuring sustainable and secure power extends throughout Australia particularly regional, remote areas and on a grids fringe.

EMPOWERED COMMUNITIES

Fortify the security and reliability of the Australian energy system through safe and optimised integration of REST into the grid enabling and enhancing the economic competitiveness of Australian industry.

Ensuring sustainable and secure power extends throughout Australia particularly regional, remote areas and on a grids fringe.

Focused Programs

As a consortium of Australian private industries and leading research institutions, SPEC CRC partners industry innovators with the best of Australian research to develop and sustain sovereign solutions primarily in the midstream of the energy value chain.

SPEC CRC will cover four R&D Programs, each supported by a skills, training, and workforce development component to support uptake and upskilling in new methodologies and technologies from the R&D programs.

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Program 1
Sovereign Supply Chain & Sustainable Circularity
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Program 2
Shielded Energy Systems
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Program 3
Smart Optimisation
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Program 4
Social Co-design & Empowerment
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Leadership Team

As a consortium of Australian private industries and leading research institutions, SPEC CRC partners industry innovators with the best of Australian research to develop and sustain sovereign solutions primarily in the midstream of the energy value chain.

SPEC CRC will cover four R&D Programs, each supported by a skills, training, and workforce development component to support uptake and upskilling in new methodologies and technologies from the R&D programs.

Leeanne Bond
Interim Chair
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Leeanne Bond FTSE HonFIEAust FAICD is a highly experienced Independent Non-executive Director and Board Chair, with over 30 year’s experience guiding companies in energy, water, and innovation, as well as overseeing including CRCs, major capital projects and megaprojects.

Tim MacTaggart
Interim CEO
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Tim MacTaggart MBA DBA GAICD is a senior exec experienced in leading large-scale advanced tech initiatives in complex and regulated environments. He has a strong operational and commercial track record, serving as Redflow’s COO, and establishing startup acceleration programs with international reach in QLD.

Professor Christopher Lund
Bid Leader, Interim Research Programs Director
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With over 25 years’ experience helping the public and private sectors navigate complex challenges with his expertise in decarbonisation, circular economy, climate risk, and renewable energy systems, Chris will coordinate the overall research direction of SPEC CRC as the Program Director.

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