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Insight to Action Accelerator on Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) and Low Carbon Dispatchable Power (LCDP)

This study seeks to answer key questions on which long duration electricity storage (LDES) and low carbon dispatchable power (LCDP) technologies can be delivered by 2030/2035 in the UK.

Review of Energy Policy 2025

Our flagship publication takes stock of energy policy in the UK, offering insights and commentary on key developments in the sector.

Zonal Pricing, Volume Risk and the 2030 Clean Power Target

New UKERC modelling is assessing the interactions between transmission build-rates and the possible introduction of zonal pricing in the British electricity market. It cautions that investors currently face high uncertainty, and considerable volume of sales risks, with a material impact on renewable energy auctions that are essential for meeting clean power 2030 targets.

Developing an Energy Security Monitoring Framework Fit for UK Net Zero

This paper proposes the ‘4+4 Framework’ for comprehensive and transparent monitoring of energy security, comprising of eight themes and 72 indicators with corresponding data sources, and dashboards for risk and data.

Public perceptions of heat decarbonisation in Great Britain: Awareness, values and the social circle effect

This journal article explores public attitudes of three decarbonised heating technologies currently being trialled or entering the market: heat pumps, hydrogen heating, and district heating networks. It found that network modelling estimated normative social forces (ie the ‘social circle’ effect) were highly influential in shaping attitudes to decarbonised heating.

Financing community energy case studies: Edinburgh Community Solar Cooperative

This report presents a case study of Edinburgh Community Solar Cooperative, exploring how it financed the project against a backdrop of diminishing government support for grassroots sustainable development.

Financing community energy case studies: Green Energy Mull

This report presents a case study of community energy project Green Energy Mull, exploring how it was financed against a backdrop of diminishing government support for grassroots sustainable development.

Financing community energy case studies: Gwent Energy

This report presents a case study of Gwent Energy, exploring how it was financed against a backdrop of diminishing government support for grassroots sustainable development.

Financing community energy case studies: Brighton and Hove Energy Services

This report presents a case study of Brighton and Hove Energy Services co-operative, exploring how it was financed against a backdrop of diminishing government support for grassroots sustainable development.

UKERC Research Atlas Landscape – Wind