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Durham Energy Institute

Durham Energy Institute is delivering understanding, leadership and solutions for a secure low carbon future.
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Welcome to the Durham Energy Institute

Decarbonising energy is one of the most pressing challenges facing the world today. The Durham Energy Institute is accelerating inclusive energy transitions through world-leading research.

The DEI is the leading centre for energy research, bringing together experts from various disciplines to tackle some of the most pressing energy challenges of our time. Our research expertise focuses on sustainable, ethical, and appropriate solutions for a clean and just energy transition. We integrate diverse disciplines and sectors to provide new perspectives on energy challenges, offering insights into the complexities of transitioning to low-carbon living and its ethical management.
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Coal in North-East Then and Now: A Cabinet of Curiosities

A 'Cabinet of Curiosities' - elements that connect through North-East heritage curated by researchers at DEI.

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Making a Net Zero Society - Follow the Social Science

Report by an independent task force of experts considered the role of social science in UK net zero policy.  It identifies several principles of societal transition and presents recommendations to government about how social science can play a critical role in net zero policy.

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Energy Institute News

UK National Clean Maritime Research Hub: Pioneering the Future of Maritime Decarbonisation

The UK National Clean Maritime Research Hub is making waves in the maritime industry with its ground breaking approach to decarbonisation. Launched in September 2023, this innovative hub has created a website to showcase the activities that are set to transform the sector by addressing critical research challenges and developing sustainable solutions for the future.

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Fuelling Futures: Realising Mine Water Geothermal Energy

On 17 and 18 September 2024, Durham Energy Institute (DEI) held a conference focussed on the multi-disciplinary research on mine water geothermal energy taking place at Durham University.
Research news
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Durham Energy Institute celebrates 15 years of innovation and collaboration

Durham Energy Institute (DEI) hosted its annual Energy Day this November focusing on the future of home energy solutions.
Durham news
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Upcoming events

The case for conceptual framing in the use of Generative AI solutions: an exploratory vision of country-wide energy flows

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Understanding how and why electricity access has variable gendered impacts in the context of off-grid electrification

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Engaging the Entire Humanitarian Clean Cooking System: Unlocking Institutional Scale

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Mitigating climate risk for renewables: the Brazilian experience with an energy sharing mechanism

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Enquiries about the Durham Energy Institute should be sent via the email below.

Durham Energy Institute
Durham University
South Road
Durham
DH1 3LE
UK

Tel: +44 (0)191 334 2649
Fax: +44 (0)191 334 2408