Ahuora Centre for Smart Energy Systems

The Ahuora Centre focuses on smart integration of technology to harness the full potential of energy using a holistic whole-of-problem approach.

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Mission

To help create more sustainable New Zealand industries that sit in harmony with taiao (the environment) and tāngata (the people) through smart energy systems and integration.

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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.

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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

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