Commentaries & Highlights

Swinburne University of Technology and Siemens are undertaking first-of-its-kind research in Australia, into how quantum-enhanced timing can help future-proof the energy grid and increase grid stability. The study comes as Australia’s energy mix continues to shift toward renewables, distributed energy resources and inverter-dominated networks that place greater pressure on ensuring regular flow of energy. Speaking on this announcement at an event with some of the country’s leading grid planners and operators, Peter Halliday, CEO of Siemens Australia and New Zealand said, “Siemens has been helping Australia grow and keep the lights on for over 150 years. Leading technology and innovation only make a difference when combined with people and collaboration. This joint research with Swinburne University challenges the status-quo and helps build our electricity grid’s resilience with a much more complex energy mix.” The project brings together QuantX Labs’ advanced quantum clock and quantum-secured time transfer capabilities with Siemens’ globally renowned PSS®E technology, used