New Zealand’s goal to be carbon-zero by 2050 is a step closer today, thanks to two major projects launched and led by GNS Science. Both projects have received funding through the Endeavour Fund of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
The Crown Research Institute is working with partners from around the world to develop cutting-edge technological solutions to our energy needs - both now and in the future.
A team led by Dr Isabelle Chambefort at GNS Science is ramping up its work in "next generation" geothermal energy, looking at how to tap deep, very high temperature resources.
"Our science will deliver new options to significantly reduce emissions - as well as providing vital regional perspective and opportunities for iwi and regional development," GNS Science chief executive Ian Simpson says.
"Isabelle’s team will work on innovation to utilize deep super-heated geothermal fluids which will help boost the availability of low emissions energy and the export of New Zealand’s low-carbon expertise - and meet the Carbon Zero 2050 goal."