No “silver bullet” for UK reaching net zero carbon emissions for electricity
CO2 emissions from electricity in the UK fell by two thirds in the last decade due to several factors working together, rather than a single panacea.
Former UN diplomat calls for ‘bold political leadership’ on energy transitions
Former UN Under-Secretary-General Dr Kandeh Yumkella delivered the 2021 Energy Futures Lab Annual Lecture on the urgency of the energy transition.
Increasing hydrogen energy requires all technologies to be pushed forward
No single hydrogen technology should be prioritised, says a new study, and the production, distribution, and use of hydrogen needs to be optimised.
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Use of natural gas will decline if we are to achieve 1.5°C climate targets
A new review from Imperial has found that the use of natural gas will reduce by 35% by 2050 in order to meet climate targets.
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How we recover from COVID-19 disruption will affect how we meet climate targets
Whether we return to ‘normal’ or change the way we work and travel will affect how hard it is to reach targets for limiting climate change.
Study finds huge global potential for energy from rooftop solar panels
A first-of-its-kind study into rooftop solar energy identifies 'hot-spots' where investment could have the greatest benefits for climate change.
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Lockdown lessons could enable energy system shake up
Lessons learned during Britain’s COVID-19 lockdowns could help us prepare for the energy system of the future, according to a new report.
Understanding how electrons drive chemical reactions
An Imperial-led team of international researchers has used a special X-ray probe to gain new insights into how electrons behave at the quantum level.
Imperial runs energy modelling course to support sustainable development goals
Imperial researchers help develop an energy modelling course for the ICTP Summer School, run by Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) with other partners.
Imperial energy experts welcome UK hydrogen strategy
Scaling up hydrogen production is critical to meeting the UK’s emissions target.
