Leading Australian think tank Beyond Zero Emissions is curating a showcase of cleantech, including a number of Hunter companies, this week at COP27 on behalf of the Australian Government.
This exhibition, the Beyond Zero Emissions “Cleantech Hub”, features rising stars of Australia’s zero-emissions manufacturing industry at the Australia Pavilion, including Hunter companies Diffuse Energy, Energy Renaissance, Kardinia Energy, MGA Thermal and SwitchDin.
Sanaya Khisty, Beyond Zero Emissions Chief Strategy Officer, said, “We are delighted to bring some of the most innovative companies from Australia’s regions to the world stage. This showcase is an announcement to political leaders and the international community that Australian cleantech is open for business.
“These businesses embody a major opportunity to revitalise Australian manufacturing through Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts. Beyond Zero Emissions’ research shows that Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts can become world-leading engine rooms where regional centres like Gladstone and the Hunter manufacture highly valuable products for the global green economy.
“With a small commitment from the Australian government, these cleantech clusters can give Australian manufacturers an edge over international rivals by being powered by low-cost, reliable renewable energy.
“Here at COP27, we’re providing a glimpse into a bright future for Australian manufacturing. Australia has the chance to become a green exports powerhouse through Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts. This is a $333 billion opportunity that will set Australia up to prosper as the global economy decarbonises.”
The work of Hunter energy technology company SwitchDin is enabling clean, distributed electricity grids. Andrew Mears, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of SwitchDin said, “We’re proud to be an Australian company that is taking the lead towards a decarbonised grid by using our software to enable zero emission businesses and homes. Distributed energy resources like rooftop solar, batteries and EVs are accelerating this transition though utilities are struggling to keep up as they reduce their dependence on fossil fuels.
“At SwitchDin, we’ve built software tools to orchestrate these distributed resources and simplify the delivery of clean and affordable electricity so as to benefit communities and drive the economy.”
Hunter manufacturer of printed solar Kardinia Energy creates low-cost solar energy technology that is rapidly scalable, flexible, lightweight and 100% recyclable. Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kardinia Energy Anthony Letmon said, “Kardinia Energy is excited to be represented by Beyond Zero Emissions at COP27. As a proud NSW company based in the Hunter, we are focussed on being the first commercial scale solar energy manufacturer in Australia, using advanced technology that does not rely on existing supply chains.
“The hundreds of unsolicited inbound expressions of interest at sovereign, corporate and consumer levels from over 70 countries this year alone highlights the scale of the desperate climate challenge we face as a planet.
“However, it’s also a socio-economic challenge; the world urgently needs access to secure and sustainable low-cost energy. Kardinia Energy’s Printed Solar technology can, and will, deliver this solution not only for the Hunter but globally.”
Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) is an independent think tank focused on publishing and promoting solutions to climate change. BZE produces research and works alongside renewable energy and cleantech manufacturers to demonstrate how Australia can prosper in a zero-emissions economy.
BZE has collaborated with the Australian Government to exhibit regionally-based Australian manufacturers, including high purity aluminium, modular solar, renewable energy storage and more at the world’s biggest annual climate conference, COP27.
Further information
The Beyond Zero Emissions “Cleantech Hub” at the Australia Pavilion will exhibit at the following times during the COP27 conference:
- Friday 11/11 9AM-10AM (Decarbonisation Day) (EET – Eastern European Time)
- Tuesday 15/11 9AM-10AM (Energy Day) (EET – Eastern European Time)
The full list of Hunter companies and organisations featuring at the Beyond Zero Emissions “Cleantech Hub”, including through video content: