Energy Futures Lab

Our Research Themes

Our work is focused around six broad and interconnected research themes which reflect Imperial College London’s strengths in tackling major challenges in the energy sector.

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Low Carbon Cities and Transport

Rethinking how energy is used in our cities and transport
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Sustainable Fuels

Transforming fossil fuels through carbon capture and storage technologies
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Energy Infrastructure

Strengthening energy infrastructure and integrating new technologies
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Materials for Energy

Advancing energy technologies through innovation in materials

Policy and Innovation

Developing new energy service propositions and regulatory and policy frameworks
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Sustainable Power

Driving innovation in the development of low-carbon energy sources

News

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Imperial celebrates 15 years of the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures

23 November 2023

14 November 2023

Novel heat storage proposal could help decarbonise heating and cooling…

02 November 2023

America’s low-carbon transition could improve employment opportunities for…

11 October 2023

Black History Month: Energy students and alumni share their reflections

04 October 2023

Imperial to lead UK in global electricity decarbonisation effort

Events

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Wind Farm Optimisation: An overview of some aerodynamic considerations

Electrical & Electronic Engineering, South Kensington Campus

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Seminar Exploitation of UK industrial demand to reduce the cost of green hydrogen…

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Seminar Modelling 2nd Best Power & Carbon Markets

Links to briefing papers, YouTube channel and Twitter

Our Briefing Papers

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Energy Futures Lab on YouTube

Visit our YouTube channel to find recordings of our public lectures, events and research webinars.