Piecing together the global energy puzzle - delivering energy solutions for a sustainable future is a huge challenge, but through modelling future energy needs and impacts, and by expanding the information-base for decision-making, this task becomes easier.

CSIRO Minerals uses great science to develop innovative solutions for Australia's minerals industry.

Wide-scale adoption of low-emission distributed energy could reduce the cost of transitioning to a low-carbon future by as much a $130 billion by 2050, according to a new report released today by CSIRO.

A new research centre dedicated to developing technologies designed to help establish sustainable, low-emission, geothermal cities, was launched in Perth today by the Western Australian Minister for Mines and Petroleum, the Hon Norman Moore.

The theme of the International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC) 2010 is 'Smarter Processing for the Future' and will feature the best in leading edge research and development.

Attend the lecture 'THE SUN- Our Energy Future' to find out more about solar thermal power and new technology concepts emerging in Australia.

The CSIRO Energy Transformed Flagship is undertaking a comprehensive research program to enable large-scale, economical production of second-generation biofuels that could pave the way for a sustainable future for road, rail, air and water transport.

CSIRO is helping enhance the competitiveness of Australia’s minerals industry by improving the performance of existing mineral processing operations and developing new ways to extract value from low-grade or complex ores.

CSIRO works closely with its research partners and industry to ensure Australia's alumina industry remains competitive.

CSIRO is working with industry to increase recovery rates, improve the handling of valuable metals and enhance operational practices.

Take a tour of CSIRO’s state-of-the-art Energy Centre and see why it sets the benchmark in ecologically sustainable design. (11:33)

The Flagship’s work in the area of low emission electricity centres upon the generation of ‘near-zero greenhouse gas’ electricity. (0:38)

Interested in social change and the environment, Ms Simone Carr-Cornish has contributed to a range of projects that specialise in understanding how people are responding to climate change and ways of engaging with the community.

Dr Chu Yong Cheng leads research in solvent extraction techniques for base metals recovery.

The February 2010 issue of Process outlines a number of technologies currently being developed through CSIRO's Flagship program that aim to provide a competitive edge for iron ore, gold, nickel and alumina producers. (12 pages)

This article from Farming Ahead contains three stories on the electric vehicle revolution, a detailed Digital Elevation Model of Australia’s topography, a Hendra virus breakthrough. (1 page)

CSIRO is researching the impact and benefits of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles on the electricity network, and how this low emission transport option could be integrated into our homes and cities in the future. (2 pages)

Flexible, large area, cost-effective, reel-to-reel printable plastic solar cells: your questions answered.