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This UKERC report proposes a long-term strategic approach to decarbonisation focussed on manufacturing and industrial transformation.
This briefing paper focuses on the manufacturing and supply chain aspects of decarbonisation in the UK. These industrial aspects of energy transition differ from conventional concerns of energy policy with deploying energy technologies and infrastructures for emissions reduction.
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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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This UKERC report proposes a long-term strategic approach to decarbonisation focussed on manufacturing and industrial transformation.
This briefing paper focuses on the manufacturing and supply chain aspects of decarbonisation in the UK. These industrial aspects of energy transition differ from conventional concerns of energy policy with deploying energy technologies and infrastructures for emissions reduction.
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.
Energy Institute News
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DEI Researchers visit Ørsted to Strengthen a Long Standing Partnership
On 3rd September 2024, a team from DEI visited Ørsted at their East Coast Hub to celebrate the recent renewal of the DEI-Ørsted partnership and set the agenda for future research. The ongoing partnership brings together Ørsted’s leading industrial insight and intelligence with DEI’s research expertise.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/research-institutes/durham-energy-institute/events/IMG_1839.jpg)
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The Ørsted scholarship for Energy Master's programme
We have a long-standing strategic partnership with Ørsted UK, the leading offshore wind developer. As part of this partnership, Ørsted offers annual bursaries to students on our Energy-related Master's programmes here at Durham.Student news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university-business-school/news/5.png)
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Durham’s solar-powered car reaches new height at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Our Solar Car team has successfully conquered the legendary Goodwood Hill Climb, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable motorsport.Student news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Solar-car---Goodwood-festival-WEB.png)
DEI Researchers visit Ørsted to Strengthen a Long Standing Partnership
On 3rd September 2024, a team from DEI visited Ørsted at their East Coast Hub to celebrate the recent renewal of the DEI-Ørsted partnership and set the agenda for future research. The ongoing partnership brings together Ørsted’s leading industrial insight and intelligence with DEI’s research expertise.
The Ørsted scholarship for Energy Master's programme
Durham’s solar-powered car reaches new height at Goodwood Festival of Speed
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