Material supply challenges could hamper energy transition, report warns
Climate targets could be put at risk if action is not taken to strengthen and diversify the supply of critical raw materials, researchers have warned.
Energy transition driving ‘nuclear resurgence’
Nuclear research is undergoing a resurgence in response to the Net Zero challenge, according to the Chair of the National Nuclear Laboratory.
Britain’s energy in the spotlight at IDLES conference
Energy system experts met at Imperial College London this week to explore new evidence on Britain’s transition to low-carbon energy.
Heat pumps: How early adopters can help unlock an installation boom
New measures are needed to build consumer confidence in low-carbon heating, according to a new Imperial College report.
Partnership targets radical transformation of process manufacturing
Imperial and China’s Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute (JITRI) have launched a new partnership on intelligent process manufacturing.
Meet the women breaking new ground in the power sector
Women are underrepresented in the global power sector, but the industry is changing for the better, according to some of its leading engineers.
Green city sparks imagination of young festival-goers
From pedal power to magnetic trains, young visitors to the Great Exhibition Road Festival were brimming with ideas for powering low-carbon cities.
Privacy improvements could enable smart meters to unlock lower energy bills
Realising the full potential of smart meters requires a new approach to data privacy, according to a report published this week by Energy Futures Lab.
Heat pump roll-out must be urgent home heating priority for government
The government must focus on deploying currently available low-carbon heating solutions to rapidly cut home heating emissions, a new report concludes.
Energy Futures Lab welcomes Peter Childs as Co-Director
Energy Futures Lab, Imperial College London’s global energy institute, is delighted to welcome Professor Peter Childs FREng as Co-Director.
