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Energy Transition and Net Zero

Transitioning to net zero is a multifaceted challenge, requiring transformations across all sectors.

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How can society transition towards net zero?

To take control of the climate crisis, we need to transition to a net zero society. This means decarbonising our whole energy system, from the way our energy is generated and supplied to how we use it in our daily lives.ÌýBuildings are central to the net zero challenge. From their construction to how we use energy in them after they are built.ÌýWhether we are commuting locally or shipping goods globally, modern society revolves around a transportation system heavily reliant on burning fossil fuels.

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Our energy transition and net zero research


Fossil fuel phase-out is crucial to limit global warming

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê research is guiding the phase-out of fossil fuels, estimating 60% of oil and gas and 90% of coal reserves need to remain in the ground.

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By Dr Steve Pye and Dr James Price


How shipping can set the course for decarbonisation

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê research is helping create pathways for green energy to power the global shipping industry.

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By Dr Tristan Smith


New ways to trade green energy

Could UK homeowners trade solar electricity using a peer-to-peer system like Airbnb?

By Dr Michael Fell

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An economics framework for the energy markets to tackle the climate change problem

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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê researchers lead on a new article for the Oxford Review of Economic Policy which lays out an economics framework for the energy markets to tackle the climate change problem.

Read the full article on the Institute for Sustainable Resources websiteÌýâ–º


New Aviation, Propulsion, Knowledge and Innovation Network

An Innovate UK Future Flight Challenge-funded consortium across three UK airports explored the potential of a carbon-free future domestic aviation system.

Find out more aboutÌýthe NAPKIN project on the Energy Institute websiteâ–º


Flexible heating: how does it work and how does it feel?

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Energy Institute doctoral student Adria Martin Vilaseca and Senior Research Fellow Jenny Crawley explore the flexible applications of heat pumps.

Read the full story on the Energy Institute websiteÌýâ–º

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Three Decades of Climate Mitigation Policy: What Has It Delivered?

Policies designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have been effective, however more stringent regulations are needed to limit global warming to the Paris temperature goals,

Read the full press release on the Institute for Sustainable Resources websiteÌýâ–º


Building Better - How should we heat our homes?

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The Bartlett Dean Christoph Lindner speaks to Dr Jenny Crawley, Research Fellow in Energy and Buildings, and Dr Jez Wingfield, Senior Technician in Physical Building Performance, to learn aboutÌýdifferent possibilities for a more sustainable future in the UK.


Net zero emission energy scenarios and land use

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A report by Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Energy Institute researchers looks at the land use implications of net zero scenarios, particularly solar photovoltaics (PV), biomass and onshore wind.

Read the full report on the Energy Institute websiteÌýâ–º

Energy models


UK Times (UKTM) Model

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The UK Times (UKTM) Model that maps the complex UK Energy System.ÌýUKTM will help us plan how to meet government targets and achieve a secure, affordable and low carbon energy system by the year 2050.

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Behaviour, Lifestyles and Uncertainty Energy Model

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BLUE is a system dynamic model of the UK energy system that simulates future energy transitions and the associated changes to technologies, energy use and emissions.Ìý

3DStock: A national digital twin for decarbonising the UK's building stock

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3DStock is a method for modelling all buildings – domestic, non-domestic and mixed-use – in a locality, in three dimensions and located geographically. The primary purpose is the analysis of energy performance, but there are many other potential applications.

List of models

UK TIMESUK energy systemsÌýoptimisationÌýmodel that supersedes UK MARKAL
ETM-Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊEuropean energy systems optimisation model
TIAM-Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊGlobal energy systemsÌýoptimisationÌýmodel
ESMEUK energy systemsÌýoptimisationÌýmodel
DynEMoUK dynamic energy systems model
OSeMOSYSOpen-source energy system model
TEMPESTMulti-scale model of the UK’s energy demand and supply system
UK MARKALUK energy systemsÌýoptimisationÌýmodel

Energy transition and net zero in teaching

Our net zero researchÌýis embedded in our teaching:

Contact usÌý

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Energy Institute has numerous tailored research and consultancy relationships with industry and government. We are always eager to discuss with organisations different ways we can work together to solve the challenges they face.ÌýIf you or your organisation would like to engage us in a partnership or scope opportunitiesÌýplease get in touch at bseer-communications@ucl.ac.uk.Ìý

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