Energy Systems Catapult

Capturing carbon

The first output from the Catapult’s project was published in May 2018 and was an analysis of the current pattern of ‘effective carbon prices’ in the UK for decarbonisation in different economic sectors and activities. This showed a range of “effective carbon prices” with a number of areas that still appear “under taxed”, including coal and gas-based generation and energy consumption in homes and businesses.

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Catapult announces board additions

Former member of Parliament for South Thanet, Sandys is a policy and business advisor specialsing in the energy, food, and resources sectors. She currently serves as senior independent director at gas network company SGN, as well as being chair of the Government’s Energy System Data Taskforce, chair of the Food Foundaiton, and co-chair of the IPPR environment and justice commission. 

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Building the dream: energy systems integration

It’s hard not to feel inspired by the idea of a single integrated and optimised energy system, with complementary flows of power, gas and heat moving in concert to achieve the ultimate in efficiency. Such a system would represent a zenith of engineering accomplishment as well as bringing social benefits and commercial opportunity. But is such a shiny utopia even remotely possible?

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