The transition to a low-carbon/net-zero energy system will require the transformation of existing energy infrastructures and the development of new ones. Major investment will be required that will take many years to be delivered. However, the energy transition pathway remains uncertain and, for much of the infrastructure, the related institutional arrangements are still under debate.
Research in this theme will focus on the challenges associated with energy infrastructure transitions, including commercial structure, regulations, policies and public attitudes.
The Journal of Environmental Research Communications and its guest editors are inviting...
To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, we must rapidly build low-carbon electrical infrastructure.
UKERC academic, Prof Nick Pidgeon has been elected as a Fellow of the British Academy for his...
The UK is not on track to deliver climate and energy objectives at the pace required. This paper focuses on private investment and set out to review the mechanics of how the government secures a transparent, ‘investment grade’ delivery plan and crucially gets an early warning on barriers if investment is not occurring.
This paper explores how uncertainty around the structure of a future decarbonised energy system introduces risk, which can significantly increase the cost of reaching net zero. It specifically looks at the financial case for offshore wind.
Public opposition to new energy technology can harm the chances of successful deployment. Less is known about knock-on effects on the wider energy system, including whether such opposition impacts public perceptions of other technologies.