Our Research

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Energy Lancaster is a diverse grouping of researchers at all career stages across all faculties, tackling a broad array of energy themes.

Research Themes

Our strategic approach is to provide focus on a series of ‘energy (soon to be) hot topics’ identified through horizon scanning of industry and policy needs. The current focus is on four key areas:

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Publication of Report into Nature Positive Investment Opportunities through Solar Parks

The publication of an industry-leading research report on nature-positive investment opportunities in the solar energy sector has been released in collaboration with Lancaster University.
Dr Janine Morley and Professor Becky Willis

Lancaster researchers part of new ‘Energy Demand Research Centre’

 Lancaster University researchers are to work with members of the public and policymakers to understand how the UK can reduce its demand for energy.
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New £4.4 million programme gives material boost to businesses in Cheshire and Warrington

Businesses across Cheshire and Warrington are being invited to take advantage of a new project that puts world-class ‘smart materials’ expertise and facilities at their fingertips.
Researcher Dr Samuel Jarvis with research equipment

Lancaster University to provide more than £11.4 million in support to regional business

North West businesses and the regional economy is set to benefit from more than £11.4 million of support through three new programmes launched by Lancaster University.
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Industry experts present awards to outstanding Engineering students

Six Lancaster engineering students have received Institution of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE) awards for their engineering projects
Professor Oleg Kolosov and Dr Nuria Tapia-Ruiz

Lancaster to help develop next generation of batteries

Lancaster researchers are at the forefront of UK efforts to develop the next generation of battery technologies.

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