Ahuora Centre for Smart Energy Systems
Achieving net-zero-carbon in industry
The industrial process heat sector contributes 28% of NZ's energy emissions (MBIE, 2019) and is a formidable challenge to decarbonise by 2050. Our team focuses on smart integration of physical and digital energy tech for effective solutions.
Project Ahuora
This project aims to develop a cutting-edge energy-tech platform using adaptive digital twin technology and underpinned by the next-generation of energy systems science. Our team draws researchers from Waikato, Auckland, Massey, and global universities.
World-class energy research and training for industry
Our research endeavors to harness the full potential of energy using a holistic whole-of-problem approach in areas such as:
- Advanced process integration and optimisation
- Digital twin technology and Industry 4.0
- Clean bioenergy production and industrial symbiosis
- Integrated and novel thermodynamic cycles
- Macro-energy sector planning and integration