Energy
Creating an inclusive, clean energy transformation at unprecedented speed and scale, through bold, collaborative innovation and pioneering academic endeavour.
The Energy theme is creating new critical mass to drive the transition to a clean, resilient and equitable energy future at the unprecedented speed and scale demanded by the climate crisis. We are reimagining an integrated system that combines cutting-edge technologies with measures to lower energy demand, build secure and flexible power systems, and deliver governance frameworks that are underpinned by fairness and accountability. We will embed equity and responsibility at the heart of our activities and aim to ensure that new energy pathways address social and environmental sustainability while supporting innovation.
Our expertise spans the full spectrum of technical energy solutions: from geothermal, hydrogen, nuclear and offshore renewables to storage, smart electricity networks and advanced digital technologies. Yet the 21st century transformation is not only about energy supply — it is equally about demand, infrastructure and the social systems that shape how energy is produced, distributed and consumed. By combining technical innovation with governance, justice and behavioural change, we will deliver co-developed, scalable solutions. Working with industry, public bodies and communities, we will accelerate progress from pilot projects to real-world impact, securing an energy system that is innovative, inclusive and resilient for generations to come.
Energy Team
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Prof. Alice Larkin
Energy Theme Lead
Professor of Climate Science & Energy Policy
Dr Katherine Sugar
Energy ECR Champion
Research Fellow in Geography
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Decarbonising transport and industry
In collaboration with The University of Manchester, researchers at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change worked alongside the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and a team of modellers at the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency to devise ways to reduce carbon emissions in the transport and industry sectors.
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Thermocill
How can a heat-saving system cut both CO2 emission and family bills? Entrepreneur Keith Rimmer worked with The University of Manchester to create a device that could lead to a reduction of around 150kg CO2 emission for a 3-bed semi, and deliver an estimated energy saving of 8% — equivalent to £93 saving on annual fuel bills.
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