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The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) carries out world-class, interdisciplinary research into sustainable future energy systems. Funded by UKRI.
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It's well known how that data centres could prove a large driver of energy demand in the coming years.

Magnus Jamieson explores just how much energy may be used, and how it may impact our electricity system, in our latest blog.
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Data Centres and Energy: is Generative AI Creating More Problems Than it can Imagine?
In this blog, Magnus Jamieson reflects on the growth of data centres and their impact on the electricity system and...
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December 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
@cultivateinnov.bsky.social, Supergen Bioenergy Hub & UKERC have recently launched a new joint report on the potential role for biomass as a long-duration store of energy.

The report's authors recently joined us for a webinar to explore their key findings. Watch it here.
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Webinar: The Potential Role for Biomass as a Long-duration Store of Energy
In this webinar, Mike Colechin and Keelan Colechin from Cultivate Innovation took a deep dive into the findings and...
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December 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We were delighted to welcome @chrisstark.bsky.social to give the flagship Dennis Anderson Lecture earlier this year.

In it, Chris asked 'How Fast Can We Go?', providing a deep dive on Britain's race to Clean Power 2030.

You can watch the lecture on our website.
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Chris Stark: ‘How Fast Can We Go?’ at the Dennis Anderson Lecture 2025
We were delighted to welcome Chris Stark, Head of Mission Control for Clean Power 2030, as our keynote speaker to the...
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December 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The Commons ESNZ Committee has released a report stating that significant intervention is needed in the UK workforce if we are to meet our 2030 and 2050 targets.

UKERC Researchers Richard Hanna and Christian Calvillo are cited heavily throughout the report. Read more⤵️
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UKERC Researchers Featured in ESNZ Select Committee Inquiry Report
The Commons Energy Security and Net Zero Committee has released a report stating that significant intervention is...
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December 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Don't miss the recording of our latest webinar with Institution of Engineering and Technology .

Titled 'What Does It Really Cost?', leading voices from academia and industry review the IET report on Electricity Transmission Technologies.
Webinar: What Does It Really Cost? Reviewing the IET Report on Electricity Transmission Technologies
This webinar, hosted by UKERC in collaboration with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), brings...
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December 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Why are wind turbines routinely paid money to turn off and not generate electricty?

It's part of a process called curtailment, which UKERC's @cmaciver11.bsky.social explained to @theferret.scot in a recent article.

Read it in full here.
Why are Scottish wind farms paid billions to switch off?
Despite Scotland’s booming wind sector, turbines are still routinely paid not to spin. The Ferret unpacks why this happens, what makes it so costly, and what it means for your bills.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Join us for a deep dive into how the principles of EDI can be applied in Energy Research at our event "EDI in Energy Research: From Theory into Practice" on January 14 2026 📅

Find out more and sign up: ukerc.ac.uk/events/edi-i...
December 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
In this week's newsletter:

Publication: From Public Acceptance to Societal Responsiveness of Net Zero Infrastructures

New blog on energy use in AI data centres

UKERC Researchers cited in ESNZ Committee report on net zero skills.

And a whole lot more!
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December 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Today's Energy News:

NESO: Britain could half share of spending on energy by 2050📉

‘Smart policy’ needed for UK to seize clean energy jobs opportunity👷

GB Energy launches £1bn UK supply chain plan🔌

Read them all here: mailchi.mp/9676310615ad...
December 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
We recently hosted an Inclusive Writing Retreat, designed to help strengthen writing practice, connect researchers, and explore what it means to communicate research inclusively.

Read Oluwatobi Balogun's reflections about the experience in our latest blog.
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Inclusive Writing Retreat 2025: Finding Our Voice in Energy Research
Earlier this month, UKERC researchers gathered for a two-day Inclusive Writing Retreat, designed to help participants...
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December 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Join us for a deep dive into how the principles of EDI can be applied in Energy Research at our event "EDI in Energy Research: From Theory into Practice"

📆 14 Jan 2026
🏓 The Exchange Birmingham

Register for free - travel grants available
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December 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Today's Energy News:

Why are Scottish wind farms paid billions to switch off?

Transforming the energy mix: Insights from 20 nations

Ofgem approves early investment in three UK electricity ‘superhighways’

Read more here: mailchi.mp/378044facfb2...
December 10, 2025 at 11:09 AM
@ukercengage.bsky.social has launched a new call for evidence.

If you know of interesting or significant public engagement with energy, climate change or net zero occurring in the UK that you think should be included in the mapping, submit your evidence below.
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Call for Evidence: Public Engagement with Energy and Climate Change
Energy and net zero transitions depend on meaningful public engagement. How society engages with these issues is...
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December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Today's Energy News:

‘It’s Scotland’s energy’: SNP to focus on renewables in Holyrood election🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Is there a future for carbon capture and storage in Scotland?♻️

Labour shortages present operational risks for energy companies👷‍♀️

Read more: mailchi.mp/e3da871dd5c3...
December 9, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Join us in Birmingham for an event on the importance of EDI in energy research ⚡

📅 14 Jan 2026
📍 Birmingham

From UKERC, IGNITE+ Network, Supergen Energy Hub & EDI+, the day brings together researchers to explore how to apply EDI in practice.

🔗 More info: ukerc.ac.uk/events/edi-i...
December 9, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Want to find some fresh funding?

Find more in our newsletter, this week featuring opportunities from NERC, KTP and @nihrsphr.bsky.social: mailchi.mp/1fccccbdbafe...
December 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
In this week's newsletter:

Read our Autumn Budget reaction

Watch back on @StarkClimate's lecture for UKERC

A new call for evidence from @UKERC_Engage

Plus jobs, funding and events in the sector: mailchi.mp/1fccccbdbafe...
December 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Today's Energy Headlines:

UK consumers face higher energy bills after regulator approves $37 billion grid upgrade💷

It’s cheaper to run an EV in the UK than it is in Germany🚗

Energy theft surges costing economy £1bn⚡️

Read more here: mailchi.mp/24bf7c24a1cd...
December 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Today's Energy Headlines:

GB Energy sets 2030 growth plan📈

Energy grid investment of £28bn to push up household bills⚡️

UK’s largest floating solar energy project approved at Port of Barrow🌞

Read them all here: mailchi.mp/3b2fba5d5364...
December 4, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Registration is now open for the ECR NetZero Conference 2026🌍

Join early career researchers from across the UK for two days of insight, collaboration and innovation on the path to net zero.

📍 Birmingham Conference & Events Centre
📅9-10 March 2026
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ECR Net Zero Conference 2026
This event brings together emerging academics to share cutting-edge research and build collaborative networks.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Today's Energy News:

The race to create more quality jobs in offshore wind is on👷‍♂️

TAE Technologies and UKAEA partner to commercialise fusion tech⚛️

BP pulls out of building Teesside hydrogen plant🏭

Read more and subscribe: mailchi.mp/f87a1fd7e5e6...
December 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Today's Energy Headlines:

Wood-burning stoves face stricter rules under Labour plan to tackle air pollution🔥

RWE to build its largest UK battery energy storage facility🔋

Energy firm wins battery plant appeal 🧑‍⚖️

Read more: mailchi.mp/a7918904913a...
December 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
A new study in Nature Energy shows how rethinking travel, work, home heating and consumption could cut UK energy demand by 18-45% by 2050.

It is the first collaboration of its kind to embed policymakers in academic modelling.

Read more ⤵️
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New Research sees Policymakers and Academics Unite to Map 2050 Net Zero Scenarios
In a first of its kind collaboration, new research published in Nature Energy has embedded policymakers into the...
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December 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Today's Energy News:

UK energy bill payers will hand £2bn a year to EDF for new power stations⚛️

UK makes nuclear energy eligible under green financing rules💷

Labour’s energy bill cutting budget explained🔋

Read more here: mailchi.mp/b25b789b85ae...
December 1, 2025 at 10:38 AM
In this week's newsletter:

New publications on the price of power and net zero futures.

We launch our Whole Systems Networking Fund.

Sign up to our Grant Writing Session on December 16.

Plus jobs, funding and events in the sector: mailchi.mp/811188d09c3e...
November 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM