Projects
Projects: Custom Search |
||
| Reference Number | EP/S029575/1 | |
| Title | UK Energy Research Centre Phase 4 | |
| Status | Started | |
| Energy Categories | Energy Efficiency (Industry) 5%; Energy Efficiency (Residential and commercial) 5%; Energy Efficiency (Transport) 5%; Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal (Oil and Gas, Other oil and gas) 5%; Renewable Energy Sources (Solar Energy) 5%; Renewable Energy Sources (Wind Energy) 5%; Renewable Energy Sources (Ocean Energy) 5%; Renewable Energy Sources (Bio-Energy) 5%; Other Power and Storage Technologies (Electric power conversion) 5%; Other Power and Storage Technologies (Electricity transmission and distribution) 5%; Other Power and Storage Technologies (Energy storage) 5%; Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research (Energy system analysis) 25%; Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research (Environmental, social and economic impacts) 20%; |
|
| Research Types | Basic and strategic applied research 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Computer Science and Informatics) 10%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 10%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 10%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Architecture and the Built Environment) 10%; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences) 10%; SOCIAL SCIENCES (Economics and Econometrics) 10%; SOCIAL SCIENCES (Town and Country Planning) 5%; SOCIAL SCIENCES (Politics and International Studies) 15%; SOCIAL SCIENCES (Sociology) 10%; SOCIAL SCIENCES (Psychology) 5%; SOCIAL SCIENCES (Education) 5%; |
|
| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Systems Analysis related to energy R&D (Energy modelling) 10%; Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Environmental dimensions) 10%; Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Policy and regulation) 10%; Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Consumer attitudes and behaviour) 10%; Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Technology acceptance) 10%; Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Other sociological economical and environmental impact of energy) 30%; Other (Energy technology information dissemination) 20%; |
|
| Principal Investigator |
Prof R (Rob ) Gross No email address given Centre for Environmental Policy Imperial College London |
|
| Award Type | Standard | |
| Funding Source | EPSRC | |
| Start Date | 01 May 2019 | |
| End Date | 05 January 2025 | |
| Duration | 69 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £18,206,734 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Defence and Marine; Energy; Transport Systems and Vehicles; Aerospace | |
| Region | London | |
| Programme | Energy : Energy | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Prof R (Rob ) Gross , Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London (99.954%) |
| Other Investigator | Mr P Agnolucci , UCL Energy Institute, University College London (0.001%) Dr S Allen , Architecture and Civil Engineering, University of Bath (0.001%) Prof JL (Jillian ) Anable , Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds (0.001%) Dr A Armstrong , Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University (0.001%) Mr R Bailey , Energy Environment and Development Prog, Chatham House (0.001%) Professor J (John ) Barrett , School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds (0.001%) Prof N (Nicky ) Beaumont , Plymouth Marine Lab, Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) (0.001%) Prof KRW (Keith ) Bell , Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde (0.001%) Dr R Bolton , Science Technology & Innovation Studie, University of Edinburgh (0.001%) Professor MJ Bradshaw , Warwick Business School, University of Warwick (0.001%) Dr C Brand , Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford (0.001%) Professor G Bridge , Geography, Durham University (0.001%) Dr J Broderick , Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester (0.001%) Prof JD (Jason ) Chilvers , Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia (0.001%) Professor S Davoudi , Architecture Planning and Landscape, Newcastle University (0.001%) Professor BH Day , Economics, University of Exeter (0.001%) Dr CC Demski , Psychology, Cardiff University (0.001%) Prof PE (Paul ) Dodds , Bartlett Sch of Env, Energy & Resources, University College London (0.001%) Dr F Eigenbrod , School of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton (0.001%) Professor P (Paul ) Ekins , UCL Energy Institute, University College London (0.001%) Mr A Froggatt , Energy Environment and Development Prog, Chatham House (0.001%) Dr JA (Jim ) Halliday , Energy Research Unit, STFC (Science & Technology Facilities Council) (0.001%) Dr TE Hargreaves , Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia (0.001%) Dr A R Harwood , Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia (0.001%) Dr AFS Hastings , Inst of Biological and Environmental Sci, University of Aberdeen (0.001%) Mrs C (Catherine ) Jones , Energy Research Unit, STFC (Science & Technology Facilities Council) (0.001%) Dr C Kuzemko , Politics and International Studie, University of Warwick (0.001%) Dr AR Lea-Langton , Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester (0.001%) Professor AA Lovett , Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia (0.001%) Dr GR Marsden , Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds (0.001%) Dr CA Mullen , Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds (0.001%) Dr A (Anna ) Orlowska , Engineering and Instrumentation, STFC (Science & Technology Facilities Council) (0.001%) Dr H W Pallett , Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia (0.001%) Professor (Nicholas ) Pidgeon , Psychology, Cardiff University (0.001%) Dr M Qadrdan , Engineering, Cardiff University (0.001%) Dr M Sakai , School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds (0.001%) Professor S Shepherd , Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds (0.001%) Professor N (Neil ) Strachan , UCL Energy Institute, University College London (0.001%) Professor G (Gail ) Taylor , School of Biological Sciences, University of Southampton (0.001%) Professor P Taylor , Process, Environmental and Material Eng, University of Leeds (0.001%) Dr Z Wadud , Chemical and Process Engineerin, University of Leeds (0.001%) Prof J (Jim ) Watson , Bartlett Sch of Env, Energy & Resources, University College London (0.001%) Professor J (Janette ) Webb , School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh (0.001%) Dr M (Mark ) Winskel , Energy Systems, University of Edinburgh (0.001%) Dr B (Bridget ) Woodman , Geography, University of Exeter (0.001%) Dr J Wu , Engineering, Cardiff University (0.001%) |
|
| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , University of Leeds (0.000%) Project Contact , Solar Trade Association (0.000%) Project Contact , National Grid plc (0.000%) Project Contact , Royal Town Planning Institute (0.000%) Project Contact , SP Energy Networks (0.000%) Project Contact , Welsh Assembly Government (0.000%) Project Contact , Department for Transport (DfT) (0.000%) Project Contact , Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (0.000%) Project Contact , Tata Steel UK Limited (0.000%) Project Contact , Energy Systems Catapult Limited (0.000%) Project Contact , The Alan Turing Institute (0.000%) Project Contact , Association for Decentralised Energy (0.000%) Project Contact , Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) (0.000%) Project Contact , Aldersgate Group (0.000%) Project Contact , Cadscan Limited (0.000%) Project Contact , Marine Management Organisation (0.000%) Project Contact , The Faraday Institution (0.000%) |
|
| Web Site | ||
| Objectives | ||
| Abstract | The UK energy system is changing rapidly. Greenhouse gas emissions fell by 43% between 1990 and 2017, and renewables now account for 30% of electricity generation. Despite this progress, achieving emissions reductions has been difficult outside the electricity sector, and progress could stall without more effective policy action. The Paris Agreement means that the UK may have to go further than current targets, to achieve a net zero energy system.Reducing emissions is not the only important energy policy goal. Further, progress need to be made whilst minimising the costs to consumers and taxpayers; maintaining high levels of energy security; and maximising economic, environmental and social benefits.There is a clear need for research to understand the nature of the technical, economic, political, environmental and societal dynamics affecting the energy system - including the local, national and international components of these dynamics. This proposal sets out UKERC's plans for a 4th phase of research and engagement (2019-2024) that addresses this challenge. It includes a programme of interdisciplinary research on sustainable future energy systems. This is driven by real-world energy challenges whilst exploring new questions, methods and agendas. It also explains how UKERC's central activities will be developed further, including new capabilities to support energy researchers and decision-makers.The UKERC phase 4 research programme will focus on new challenges and opportunities for implementing the energy transition, and will be concerned with the three main questions:- How will global, national and local developments influence the shape and pace of the UK's transition towards a low carbon energy system?- What are the potential economic, political, social and environmental costs and benefits of energy system change, and how can they be distributed equitably?- Which actors could take the lead in implementing the next stage of the UK's energy transition, and what are the implications for policy and governance?To address these questions, the research programme includes seven interrelated research themes: UK energy in a global context; Local and regional energy systems; Energy, environment, and landscape; Energy infrastructure transitions; Energy for mobility; Energy systems for heat; and Industrial decarbonisation. The proposal sets out details of research within these themes, plans for associated PhD studentships and details of the flexible research fund that will be used to commission additional research projects, scoping studies and to support integration. A first integration project on energy and the economy will be undertaken at the start of UKERC phase 4.The research themes are complemented by four national capabilities that form part of the research programme: an expanded Technology and Policy Assessment (TPA) capability; a new Energy Modelling Hub; the UKERC Energy Data Centre; and a new Public EngagementObservatory. Research within TPA and the Observatory will align and integrate with the main research themes. These four capabilities will also enhance UKERC's ability to provide evidence, data and expertise for academic, policy, industry and other stakeholder communities.The UKERC headquarters (HQ) team will support the management and co-ordination of the research programme; and will also undertake a range of other functions to support the broader UK energy research community and its key stakeholders. These functions include promoting networking and engagement between stakeholders in academia, policy, industry and third sector (including through a networking fund), supporting career development and capacity building, and enhancing international collaboration (including through the UK's participation in the European Energy Research Alliance). | |
| Data | Brexit, Energy, and Climate Change - Survey Results -2021 Database of evidence for the impact of Offshore Wind Farms on Marine Ecosystem Services Harmonised global datasets of wind and solar farm locations and power Perception Spillover From Fracking, 2022 Public Perceptions of Energy Disruptions Quantification of inherent flexibility from electrified residential heat sector in England and Wales Residential heat demand in LSOAs in Scotland Sensitivity Analysis of Net Zero Pathways for UK Industry Spatio-temporal heat demand for LSOAs in England and Wales |
|
| Projects | No related projects |
|
| Publications | Accelerating innovation towards net zero emissions An Observatory for Public Engagement with Energy and Climate Change BEIS Select Committee Super Inquiry: Post-Pandemic Economic Growth BEIS Select Committee inquiry: Decarbonising heat in homes BEIS call for evidence : Enabling a high renewable, net zero electricity system. Better domestic energy advice in England? A narrative literature review. An Energy-PIECES report Biomass, afforestation and energy demand reduction: trade-offs in the route to decarbonisation Brexit Implications for UK Decarbonisation Objectives Brexit and Decarbonisation, One Year On: Friction, fish and fine tuning Brexit and Renewables in Scotland Bristol City Leap: A Novel Finance and Public Procurement Model for Delivering Net Zero CREDS/UKERC Data sharing workshop briefing note Can renewables and nuclear help keep bills down this winter? DESNZ Consultation on the Strategy and Policy Statement for Energy Policy. Aug 2023 Decarbonising Home Heating: An Evidence Review of Domestic Heat Pump Installed Costs Disrupting the UK energy system: causes, impacts and policy implications Ending the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans. Energy Modelling Across Scales Workshop Summary Energy Modelling in the UK: Decision making in government and industry Energy Modelling in the UK: Strengths and weaknesses of UK energy models Energy Modelling in the UK: The construction, maintenance and transparency of models Energy Transition Investment Confidence: Mapping UK Government Decision-Making and Tracking Delivery Energy modelling in the UK: The modelling landscape Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into Green Jobs - call for evidence Financing Community Energy Case Studies: Brighton and Hove Energy Services Financing Community Energy Case Studies: Edinburgh Community Solar Cooperative Financing Community Energy Case Studies: Green Energy Mull Financing Community Energy Case Studies: Gwent Energy CIC Flexibility in Great Britains gas networks: analysis of linepack Green job creation, quality and skills: A review of the evidence on low carbon energy IVUGER Report: Domestic Air Conditioning in 2050 Improving Data Sharing in Energy Consortia: Summary of Workshop Outputs Industrial Strategy and the Low Carbon Supply Chain Challenge Institutional Landscapes for Local Energy Systems: Mapping England, Scotland and Wales Just Transition to Net Zero Wales: Consultation response Mapping Public Engagement with Energy, Climate Change and Net Zero Materials for Energy - An Energy Futures Lab and UKERC Briefing Paper Modelling the interactions between national and local energy systems: research gaps Models of governance for energy infrastructure Ofgem Consultation: Future of local energy institutions and governance Ofgem RIIO-ED2 consultation response Paying for energy transitions: public perspectives and acceptability Power Shift: How to build Gender Balance in the Energy Research Portfolio Resilience of the Future Energy System: Impacts of Energy Disruptions on Society Risk and Investment in Zero-Carbon Electricity Markets: Implications for policy design Scottish Government: Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan consultation Seasonal Storage of Heat in Boreholes Sensitivity Analysis of Net Zero Pathways for UK Industry The Future of District Heating and Cooling Networks The Impact of Brexit on the UK and Devolved Energy System The Solar Commission - A bright future: opportunities for UK innovation in solar energy The economic and energy impacts of a UK export shock: comparing alternative modelling approaches The impact of shocks and disruptions in the GB energy system The pathway to net zero heating in the UK The potential impacts of Brexit on Energy Efficiency Scotland funding - Working paper Transition Risk: Investment signals in a decarbonising electricity system Transport Energy Air pollution Model (TEAM): Methodology Guide Transport Energy Air pollution Model (TEAM): Methodology Guide - Appendices UK Gas Security: Managing Energy Security Challenges and Transition Risks UKERC Consultation Response to BEIS Consultation on Future support for low carbon heat UKERC Energy Research Landscape: Energy Storage (2020) UKERC Energy Research Landscape: Socio-Economic Issues (2019) UKERC Energy Research Landscape: Whole Systems Research UKERC Phase 4 : Flexible Fund Consultation UKERC Response to the BEIS Consultation Designing the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund UKERC response to BEIS consultation: Business Models for Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage Unlocking the Efficiency Gains of Heat Pumps: The Role of Electricity and Gas Prices Visions for the future of community energy in the UK - realising the potential We're on the Road to Net Zero? Socioeconomic Inequality in Low-Carbon Technology Adoption Zero-In on NI-Heat: Pathways to Heat Decarbonisation in Northern Ireland |
|
| Added to Database | 21/08/19 | |
