Dr Bin Lu
Senior Research Fellow, Australian National University
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Really enjoyed speaking to the Aus4ASEAN Fellows from the University of Melbourne on the future of 100% renewable energy.
I shared our ANU research on the FIRM strategy, which shows that with the right mix of flexibility sources, 100% renewable grids can be reliable, affordable, and resilient.
Slides: http://drbinlu.com/aus4asean
#Superconducting magnetic energy storage reacts in milliseconds and can provide massive bursts of power less than a minute.
A good fit for space, where many environments stay below -200 °C — naturally keeping superconductivity.
Compressed & liquid air can both deliver GWh-scale storage + synchronous inertia.
CAES: high-pressure space (salt caverns), low cost (~US$200/kWh).
LAES: low-pressure insulated tanks, no geographic limits.
Each has its strengths.
🔬 Research Highlights
Plug in. Heat up. Your city becomes a giant battery.
FIRM = Flexible. Integrated. Responsive. Massive. — unlocking system-wide flexibility for grid stability.
Exploring the feasibility and benefits of a fully renewable power system across ASEAN.
Techno-economic modelling of Australia's pathways to net-zero emissions.
Analysed high-renewable electricity scenarios for the SWIS.
Developed STORES: a global tool for identifying high-potential pumped hydro sites.
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