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Dr Bin Lu

Dr Bin Lu

Senior Research Fellow, Australian National University

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๐Ÿ“ง DrBinLu@gmail.com ยท X logo @DrBinLu ยท LinkedIn logo linkedin.com/in/drbinlu ยท ๐ŸŒ www.drbinlu.com


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It was a pleasure to speak at the ACAP workshop at UNSW about how ultra-low-cost solar (ULCS) could reshape the energy transition.

ULCS has the potential to drive energy change across the Australian economy.
On the upstream side, demand structures will shift, accelerating the phase-out of gas and oil.
On the downstream side, lower electricity costs will flow through to network development, consumer energy resources, and importantly, the competitiveness of green commodities.

Posted on 26 March 2026 ๐Ÿ”— View post

Good discussion today at the HILT CRC webinar on green electricity supply for heavy industry.

Our research shows that industrial decarbonisation requires coordinated planning of renewable energy, storage, and operational flexibility to deliver low-cost and reliable green electricity.

Thanks to HILT CRC for supporting collaboration between researchers and industry to address real-world industrial challenges.

Posted on 25 February 2026 ๐Ÿ”— View post

Delighted to speak today on industrial hydrogen storage at the Australian Hydrogen Research Conference in Melbourne.

In future green energy industries, hydrogen can be a chemical feedstock, a source of high-temperature heat, and a final energy carrier.
Industrial hydrogen storage creates a strong link between electricity grids and emerging green industries, enabling effective sector coupling.

Happy Lunar New Year to everyone celebrating! ๐ŸŽ

Posted on 18 February 2026 ๐Ÿ”— View post

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๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Highlights

Green electricity
Decarbonising heavy industry operations with low-cost onsite photovoltaics and battery storage
ANU-HILT CRC study charts smarter path to 24/7 renewable power for heavy industry.
City flexibility
City-scale integration of distributed energy storage resources for an all-electric energy future
Plug in. Heat up. Your city becomes a giant battery.
RE Growth
Stabilising 100% Renewable Grids: The Integrated FIRM Strategy
FIRM = Flexible. Integrated. Responsive. Massive. โ€” unlocking system-wide flexibility for grid stability.
ASEAN renewables
100% Renewable Electricity in Southeast Asia
Exploring the feasibility and benefits of a fully renewable power system across ASEAN.
Zero-carbon Australia
Zero-Carbon Energy Future in Australia
Techno-economic modelling of Australia's pathways to net-zero emissions.
WA renewable electricity
90โ€“100% Renewable Electricity for Western Australia
Analysed high-renewable electricity scenarios for the SWIS.
Hydro GIS STORES
GIS Algorithms for Hydro Storage Assessment
Developed STORES: a global tool for identifying high-potential pumped hydro sites.

๐Ÿ“ฐ In the News

PV
New study charts smarter path to 24/7 renewable power for heavy industry
Electrified Cities
Electrified cities could become giant batteries: ANU study
All-electric ACT
ANU experts to power path to all-electric ACT
Hydrogen Fellowship
ANU researcher awarded international hydrogen research fellowship
YouTube Interview
ICEDS Research Snapshots: Industrial Hydrogen Storage

๐ŸŒ Outreach

JetFuel
The Canberra Times: The secret to making Australia a green fuel export superpower
EnergyStorage
Engineering Lecture: Energy Storage Technologies & Applications
Aus4ASEAN
Aus4ASEAN Fellows Lecture: Stabilising 100% Renewable Grids
TheConversation
The Conversation: How EVs and electric water heaters are turning cities into giant batteries
ANU Submission
ANU Submission to the Australian Capital Territory's Integrated Energy Plan
Australian Parliament Hearing
Australian Parliament Public Hearing: Inquiry into Australia's transition to a green energy superpower
ISEAS Webinar
ISEAS Webinar: 100% Renewable Electricity in Southeast Asia
Joint Declaration
Joint Declaration on 100% Renewable Energy
RenewEconomy
RenewEconomy: Zero-Emissions Grid for Australia

๐Ÿ“ฌ Contact

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๐Ÿ“ Location: Canberra, Australia