UK-Kenya cooperation is blueprint for Africa's clean energy future
Experts call for increased investment to develop local expertise if Africa is to prioritise clean energy technologies ahead of fossil fuels.
Imperial expert to lead decarbonisation of power grid with £4m Leverhulme grant
Professor Mark O’Malley has joined Imperial College London as the Leverhulme International Professor of Power Systems.
World’s first net zero transatlantic flight to fly from London in 2023
Imperial researchers will work with Virgin Atlantic to launch the world’s first transatlantic flight powered solely by sustainable aviation fuel.
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.
UK behind European countries on home upgrades to combat bills and climate crisis
The UK’s efforts to upgrade homes to combat energy bills and climate change are trailing behind European countries, according to a new Imperial paper.
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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.
‘Breakthrough’ as fusion experiment generates excess energy for the first time
Scientists have hailed a ‘true breakthrough’ as a fusion reaction has successfully generated more energy than was used to create it.
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Podcast: Winter viruses, being an engineer, and improving energy efficiency
In this edition: What flu and COVID-19 might do this winter, being an engineer, and how the UK can improve energy efficiency to fight fuel poverty.
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Award-winning nuclear expert reflects on career
Professor Bill Lee is Director of the Nuclear Futures Institute at Bangor University, the latest role in a research career spanning the UK and USA.
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.
