Energy Lancaster

Integrating multi-disciplinary and cross-sector expertise to ensure and environmentally and socially sustainable Net Zero transition

Welcome to Energy Lancaster

Working with global, regional and local organisations, Energy Lancaster has a track record of undertaking fundamental and applied research, innovation, training and outreach to contribute to a sustainable energy system that supports the world’s energy needs. Our focus is increasingly on accelerating the speed of the decarbonisation of energy systems transition and ensuring it is also socially and environmentally sustainable.

Energy Lancaster draws in diverse interdisciplinary expertise from across the faculties of science and technology, arts and social sciences, health and medicine, and the management school, to develop novel approaches and creative solutions to the complex energy challenges we face. Disciplinary capabilities and collaborations with a wide range of external industry, policy, and third-sector partners underpin Energy Lancaster’s activities. A particular strength is our ability to integrate experts in dynamic teams across disciplines and sectors to co-develop research and innovation.

Along with its breadth of expertise, Energy Lancaster has cutting-edge facilities that propel academic research and enable partners to work within Lancaster University in a unique collaborative environment. We welcome contact from potential partners, collaborators, and visitors.

Our vision

Energy Lancaster aims to serve as a catalyst for the future of energy by accelerating the innovation and deployment of solutions that integrate sustainability, efficiency, and equity, empowering the global community to overcome energy challenges and adapt to evolving environmental and societal needs. We'll deliver this through:

Enabling fundamental and applied research, innovation, training and engagement

The energy challenge is diverse and extensive, requiring a range of expertise to deliver insight now and into the future, with a goal of reaching the 2050 Net Zero target.

Focusing on integration across disciplines

The energy community is diverse and the value of Energy Lancaster primarily lies in the integration of disciplinary expertise to tackle the complex challenges which are increasingly the focus of grant calls

Working with the right organisations from the local to the global

To maximise our research income and outputs and our influence and impact, we need to work with the right academic, industry, policy and third-sector partners at a range of scales.

Fostering an open, positive and respectful space

Only through supporting a diverse community, in terms of protected characteristics, world views, expertise and career stage, we will achieve our vision.

News

Solar panel farm with wind turbines and yellow flowers and butterflies in the foreground

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.

A scientist looking at chemicals in test tubes

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.

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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Events

19th Nov

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