More renewable technology will be able to be integrated into Australia's energy grid, thanks to a new state-of-the-art laboratory in Canberra.

The Australian National University's Distributed Energy Resources Lab, which was opened on Tuesday, will allow for researchers, energy companies and start-ups in the industry to test their technology in real-world settings before they become built in to the broader energy grid.

The laboratory has been a project more than two years in the making, with more than $1.5 million in funding provided by the ACT government.

Technologies such as battery storage systems, solar, wind and electric vehicles would be put through their paces at the lab.

Read the full article on The Canberra Times website, featuring ANU Vice-Chancellor Brian Schmidt