Germany’s geothermal plan could put it in hot water

As Germany adjusts to the removal of Russian gas from its energy mix, its government is now eyeing geothermal energy as a clean, reliable way of heating buildings. A 2022… The post Germany’s geothermal plan could put it in hot water appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Your View | High Speed 2, unconscious bias, public consultation for major projects, renewables in the energy mix

Thomas Johnson’s article (NCE, online 12 January) quotes Nick Smallwood as saying that High Speed 2 (HS2) was not well developed, scoped, prepared and planned. He misses the main factor which turned the public against it – the inadequate marketing and selling of the project… The post Your View | High Speed 2, unconscious bias, public consultation for major projects, renewables in the energy mix appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

How tidal range and tidal stream projects could play a key role in UK energy mix

Tidal range and tidal stream are differing but complementary renewable energy technologies that should both become a vital part of the UK’s energy mix, according to an industry expert. The post How tidal range and tidal stream projects could play a key role in UK energy mix appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

How tidal power could become a vital part of the UK’s energy security

Tidal power could become a vital portion of the UK’s energy mix and help provide energy security if given appropriate government priority and backing, according to experts. The post How tidal power could become a vital part of the UK’s energy security appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

IChemE - ChemEng Evolution webinar recording - Redefining the energy mix, 11052022

Watch the recording of the ChemEng Evolution webinar held as part of the energy theme, titled "Redefining the energy mix. What does the future of energy look like in the transition to net zero?".

LSE - How important is offshore wind energy to the UK?

An article that considers how much offshore wind energy the UK has and what is its contribution to the energy mix

LSE - What is 'decarbonisation' of the power sector? Why do we need to decarbonise the power sector in the UK?

Rapid decarbonisation of the power sector is needed particularly as heat and transport sectors are electrified, creating an increase in demand for electric power. Decarbonisation is being achieved by increasing the share of low-carbon energy sources, particularly renewables, and a corresponding reduction in the use of fossil fuels

LSE - What is Gas' role in the energy mix in the UK & what is the Government’s strategy on gas

A couple of articles from December 2017 about the significant role Gas has in the UK's energy mix; the extent gas is used / burnt to generate electricity; and wholesale prices