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Case studies and videos

EPSRC is always keen to hear about the impact of previous investments and would welcome suggestions for case studies where EPSRC-sponsored research has led to real value for the UK.

Spotlight On India
Energy: UK-India Collaborations in Energy Delivery
India
Issued: 25 November 2010

Nuclear dialogues
Energy: The search is on for a new generation of scientists, a new breed of experts with the skills to turn 21st century visions of nuclear energy into a reality.
Issued: 16 March 2010

Energy_Animal
Energy: The animal kingdom is a rich source of inspiration for engineers and scientists.
Issued: 16 March 2010

Cooking with sound - The generator that transforms lives
Energy: An affordable cooking stove that generates electricity could transformlives in the world’s poorest communities.
Issued: 15 March 2010

Getting the habit smart device cuts home energy bills
Energy: Pioneering engineers at De Montfort University have created an intelligent heating device that learns householders’ energy habits and could lead to home energy savings of up to 20 per cent – without compromising comfort.
Issued: 12 February 2010

The chocolate powered race car with a green future
Energy: The world’s first fully sustainable racing car, developed with EPSRC support, is paving the way for ‘green motorsport’ and showcasing cutting-edge materials technologies.
Issued: 30 September 2009

New power generation
Energy: A new training centre will provide the skills to sustain the UK’s rapidly expanding wind energy industry and help us hit renewable power targets.
Issued: 30 September 2009

New engine slashes Co2 emissions
Energy: A new car engine, developed with EPSRC support, boosts fuel efficiency and delivers a 15 per cent cut in carbon emissions
Issued: 16 September 2009

The £2 lightbulb which lasts 60 years
Energy: A new way of producing gallium nitride (GaN), developed with EPSRC support, could produce energy saving LEDs for a tenth of the current price.
Issued: 16 September 2009

New Microprocessor could extend battery life
Energy: MP3 players and 4Gmobile phones could bemore energy efficient thanks to a versatilemicroprocessor developed as part of a project funded by EPSRC at the University of Edinburgh.
Issued: 07 July 2009

Shaping UK energy policy
Energy: The UK Energy Research Centre is the focal point for UK research on sustainable energy and its work has informed key government policy.
Issued: 01 July 2009

Fuelled by air - A new energy efficient battery
Energy: A new type of rechargeable battery that could store five to ten times more energy than current batteries is under investigation at the University of St Andrews with funding from the EPSRC.
Issued: 18 May 2009

Hot house consortium tackling climate change
Energy: The C-Cycle consortium hopes to find ways to recycle carbon from waste facilities and tackle climate change. - IDEAS Factory
Issued: 06 May 2009

NCUBUS: Network for China-UK building and urban sustainability
Energy: A network bringing together multidisciplinary building professionals to improve communication and help tackle problems in building and urban sustainability.
China | Network Grant (Interact 4)
Issued: 04 February 2009

Sun Dome
Energy: An interactive roadshow about fusion using a portable, inflatable dome.
Issued: 04 February 2009

UK-Japan hydrogen storage network
Energy: Global threats of climate change and our dependence on fossil fuels have led to calls for the introduction of an energy economy based on hydrogen.
Japan | Network Grant (Interact 4)
Issued: 27 January 2009

New energy in India
Energy: Using crops in new ways to improve efficiency
India | Standard research grant
Issued: 23 December 2008

Sweet success - New energy from old waste
Energy: Collaborative research results in electricy generation from hydrogen produced by bacteria.
Issued: 29 March 2007

British sea power
Energy: Integrating marine and tidal power.
Issued: 25 January 2006

Going global
Energy: Energy's international dimension.
Issued: 25 January 2006

The energy revolution
Energy: Transforming the energy infrastructure.
Issued: 19 December 2005

Fusion: The materials challenge
Energy: So what do you make a fusion reactor out of?
Issued: 18 November 2005

Clean coal technologies
Energy: More efficient burn, less emissions thanks to new process.
Issued: 17 November 2005

The benefits of bioenergy
Energy: Crops give coal and oil a run for their money.
Issued: 16 November 2005

Fusion: towards ITER
Energy: First steps towards a promising clean power source.
Issued: 09 November 2005

Locking carbon in
Energy: Need to burn fossil fuels? Then store that carbon away.
Issued: 17 October 2005

Efficiency begins at home
Energy: Buildings: The frontline in the fight to reduce emissions.
Issued: 17 October 2005


Meet Science and Engineering leader of tomorrow - Laurie Winkless
Laurie Winkless is looking at the materials that could be used to capture the energy produced by a typical car that is wasted as heat, and transform it into electricity.
Issued: 09 November 2010 Related theme: Energy

Pioneering a Low Carbon Future - The Film
An introduction to the RCUK Energy Programme, and how it is helping the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Issued: 14 July 2010 Related theme: Energy

Introduction - Pioneering a Low Carbon Future
An introduction to how the RCUK Energy Programme is helping the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Issued: 14 July 2010 Related theme: Energy

UKERC - Pioneering a Low Carbon Future
An introduction to the RCUK Energy Programme, and how it is helping the transition to a low-carbon economy. This excerpt looks at the UK Energy Research Centre.
Issued: 14 July 2010 Related theme: Energy

Carbon Capture and Storage - Pioneering a Low Carbon Future
An introduction to the RCUK Energy Programme, and how it is helping the transition to a low-carbon economy. This excerpt looks at the technology of carbon capture.
Issued: 14 July 2010 Related theme: Energy

Low Carbon Buildings - Pioneering a Low Carbon Future
An introduction to the RCUK Energy Programme, and how it is helping the transition to a low-carbon economy. This excerpt looks at low-carbon buildings.
Issued: 14 July 2010 Related theme: Energy

Marine Energy - Pioneering a Low Carbon Future
An introduction to the RCUK Energy Programme, and how it is helping the transition to a low-carbon economy. This excerpt looks at marine energy.
Issued: 14 July 2010 Related theme: Energy

SUPERGEN marine energy research consortium
SUPERGEN Marine Energy Research Consortium is tackling a wide range of challenges associated with wave and tidal power.
Issued: 25 March 2010 Related theme: Energy

Racing green - The world's first fully sustainable racing car
Energy: The world's first fully sustainable racing car, developed with EPSRC support, is paving the way for "green motorsport".
Issued: 17 September 2009 Related theme: Energy


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Mark Mallett