An energy research hub at the Australian National University is leading the charge on future-proofing the electricity grid.

The ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr will join ANU Vice-Chancellor Brian Schmidt on Tuesday to officially open the new Distributive Energy Resources Laboratory building.

So-called distributed energy generated in homes and businesses is changing the way Australia produces and manages electricity, and may end the reliance on big power stations.

Using electric cars as a fleet of batteries on wheels to recharge the grid is already being road-tested.

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