Waikato University unveils $12.5m decarbonisation project to industry

Waikato University unveils $12.5m decarbonisation project to industry
The Anuora Digital Twin project is designed to accelerate the reduction and replacement of fossil fuels from industrial heat processes. (Image: University of Waikato)
Greg Hurrell
A $12.5 million university-led software project to decarbonise industry showed how a business problem could drive research, according to Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology Shane Reti.The Ahuora Digital Twin project is in its fifth year of a funded seven-year lifespan at the University of Waikato. It was designed to accelerate the reduction and replacement of fossil fuels from industrial heat processes.The technology was put through its paces on March 7 at the university in front of the minister and companies such as Fonterra, Oji Fi...

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