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 examines the potential of ‘biofuels’ for transport, and the influence of EC set-aside and fiscal policies. POSTnote 41. POST. 1993.
Biofuels for transport (235KB PDF)
Alternatives to diesel and petrol can be made from certain agricultural crops, and are currently under trial in many European countries, including the UK. The European Commission foresees that under a favourable tax regime, up to 5% of motor fuels could be provided by agriculture.
This POSTnote examines the potential of ‘biofuels’ for transport, and the influence of EC set-aside and fiscal policies.
Biofuels for transport (235KB PDF)
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 outlines how collaborative decision-making can support multifunctional land-use decisions to deliver locally legitimate outcomes in England.
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?