Aviation is a stubbornly difficult strand of transport to decarbonise. Aircraft burn huge amounts of fossil fuel, for business travel, leisure activities and tourism that used to be prohibitively expensive but in recent decades have become accessible to large populations as fossil fuels became ch...
Scotland’s National Transport Strategy 2 (NTS2) sets out the vision for Scotland’s transport system to the year 2040. The NTS2 outlines the four priorities for the transport system: reduces inequalities; takes climate action; helps deliver inclusive economic growth; and improves health and we...
During his time in Glasgow, Dr Fitih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA), met with key leaders and top officials from around the world for discussions on key energy and climate issues, including a substantive meeting with Chinese Special Envoy on Climate Change Xie Zhen...
A scientific discussion meeting oganised by Professor Eun-jin Kim and Dr Yasmin Andrew.
A new International Community for Local Smart Grids (ICLSG) initiative has been launched by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), Ausgrid, the Enel Group and the University of Oxford. The ICLSG initiative was officially launched by SSEN Distribution, Ausgrid, Enel, LCH and the Univ...
Watch a video where Oxford Energy researcher Henry Snaith explains the recent developments in solar power – Can solar save us? Developments in solar power are set to offer cheaper, better energy, reducing the impact of climate change, says Oxford solar expert, Professor Henry Snaith....
Fatih Birol, the IEA’s executive director, says a ‘big step forward’ is possible only if all commitments are implemented in full.
Key trends in developing country technology priorities highlighted –
As part of EnergyRev’s ongoing research into the barriers faced by previous and existing Smart Local Energy Systems in the UK, the EnergyREV team at Heriot-Watt University have compiled a database of local and community energy projects in the UK.