Ian Goodenough (Moore, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The renewable energy research laboratory based at the School of Engineering, at the Joondalup Campus of Edith Cowan University, conducts cutting-edge research locally into renewable sources of energy. Researchers at the university are finding ways to develop more efficient and cost-effective sources of renewable energy and to commercialise the intellectual property for the market. Last month, I visited the state-of-the-art facility on a tour led by pro vice-chancellor Professor Daryoush Habibi and Dr Asma Aziz to see firsthand the research being conducted on solar systems, inverters, wind turbines and hot-water systems. The level of knowledge and skill sets was highly advanced.

Nationally, the federal government is investing $1.9 billion in future technologies to lower emissions, which will cut costs for households and improve the reliability of our energy supply. The coalition is funding research and development into renewable energy in a sustainable way to ensure that our national transition to lower emissions is cost effective and that the Australian economy remains competitive in the global marketplace. Our approach to lowering emissions is both measured and financially responsible.