There is limited evidence that Low Carbon Network Fund projects are able to transition to BAU in the short-term, due to the technology readiness level of many of the projects being undertaken, according to the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC).
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The LibDem manifesto, meanwhile, describes renationalisation as “disruptive’, “costly” and “pointless”, and argues that consumers and the environment are better protected via regulation.
Labour’s nationalisation plan adds ‘Big Six’ to DNOs Read More »
It said that “ripping up all our gas mains and throwing everyone’s boilers out” is not a sensible approach to decarbonising heat in the UK.
Labour backs gas grid evolution Read More »
The 30 by 2030 report – which refers to its 30 “transformational” recommendations – proposes installing 7,000 off-shore wind turbines in the next decade, re-starting the onshore turbine sector by installing an additional 2,000 units, and adding enough solar panels to triple the UK’s current capacity.
Labour outlines fast track to zero carbon energy by 2030 Read More »
Keele University is Europe’s model for intelligent energy grid research, developing new models for localised sustainable energy and hosting Europe’s £15 million Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND) project.
Keele University: paving the way for intelligent energy grid research Read More »
A key criticism of heat networks is that they are natural monopolies. This is also the case for electricity distribution and gas and water networks, hence their regulated profits.
Keeping our options open Read More »
When chancellor George Osborne launched the National Infrastructure Commission in the autumn of last year, it had been a long time coming.
Join the dots: a talk with the NIC’s Philip Graham Read More »
The panel is made up of 10 leading gas, electricity and heat network specialists, who are expertly positioned to scrutinise and judge the sector’s entries.
Judges confirmed for Network Awards Read More »
“The costs of carbon capture and storage must come down if it is to play a part in the long-term decarbonisation of the UK’s economy.”
Is CCS worth the candle? Read More »
Cloud computing is big business. Amazon’s AWS division, the industry’s largest cloud provider, is fast approaching the $10 billion mark in annual revenue, earned by selling computing capacity to businesses and public sector organisations around the world.
Is critical infrastructure destined for the cloud? Read More »
