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The University of Adelaide
SA 5005 Australia

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Climate Futures Seminar Series 3

Alternative energy technology: benefits of integration

(Wednesday March 18, 5.00-7.00pm, Horace Lamb Lecture Theatre)
Convened by Professor Mike Young

Professor Graham (Gus) Nathan
Director of the Centre of Energy Technology
Faculty of Sciences, University of Adelaide

Prof. Graham Nathan discusses new energy alternatives including solar thermal and geothermal systems. The opportunity to integrate these technologies with existing generators, or with each other, and with the existing pipeline systems of Australia is explored.

Professor Graham (Gus) Nathan
Director of the Centre of Energy Technology
Faculty of Sciences, University of Adelaide

Prof. Graham Nathan discusses new energy alternatives including solar thermal and geothermal systems. The opportunity to integrate these technologies with existing generators, or with each other, and with the existing pipeline systems of Australia is explored.

Craig Oakeshott
Manager Market Analysis
Electricity Supply Industry Planning Council

Craig Oakeshott describes the energy supply and demand patterns in South Australia and the need for them to be well matched. He highlights the impact of intermittent energy sources upon energy generation and distribution systems.

Vince Duffy
Director, Markets and Sustainability – Energy Division
Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure

With each new opportunity for energy generation comes pros and cons, Vince Duffy briefly outlines some key benefits and challenges of competing energy technologies.