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 introduction of Locational Marginal Pricing (LMP) is being considered as part of a broad debate...
A new paper by researchers from UKERC and the UK Unconventional Hydrocarbons project (UKUH) finds...
In this extended blog, Simon Gill, Callum MacIver and Keith Bell outline what ‘locational...
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.
This year the Review of Energy Policy focuses on the energy crisis and explores the impact of volatile energy prices on the energy sector and society.
This report outlines the challenges of modelling interactions between national and regional/local energy systems. It summarises the capability of selected UKERC models and identifies research gaps and areas for future model development.