Supply chains for low carbon electricity infrastructure
The energy transition relies on complex supply chains including mining and manufacturing. How are these supply chains changing and what are the challenges?
This POSTnote considers the potential of renewable energy technologies and factors affecting their implementation. POSTnote 32. POST. 1992.
Renewable energy (236KB PDF)
Renewable sources of energy are receiving increasing attention as they emit less ‘greenhouse’ gases than fossil fuels and increase diversity and security of supply. Measures to encourage the development of ‘renewables’ are in place and are currently under review by both Government and Parliament.
This POSTnote considers the potential of renewable energy technologies and factors affecting their implementation.
Renewable energy (236KB PDF)
The energy transition relies on complex supply chains including mining and manufacturing. How are these supply chains changing and what are the challenges?
2025 saw the highest ever number of new solar panel installations in the UK. Amid volatile electricity prices, can small-scale solar reduce electricity bills, and what challenges remain in its rollout?
Hydrogen has potential as a low-carbon fuel in some industries. How can hydrogen be transported and what are the plans, progress and challenges in creating a hydrogen pipeline network?