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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
The recent EU Directive on renewable energy commits the UK to binding targets for renewable energy. By 2020 the UK must find 15% of its primary energy from renewable sources: these being basic energy forms including natu...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: University of Strathclyde
The project discusses the integration of renewable energy sources into the power grid, but does not specifically address cost reductions due to new technology developments.
Our current national usage of energy is primarily based on the burning of fossil fuels in large, centralised power stations. These emit a range of pollutants into the atmosphere, including CO2 which contributes to the gl...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
The project focuses on the development of a Centre for Integrated Renewable Energy Generation and Supply, which could potentially lead to cost reductions, but does not explicitly address this.
Europe is currently in a transition away from its dependency on Russian gas towards a fully renewable, reliable, and low-cost energy system by 2050. To achieve this target, large-scale renewable energy projects are essen...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Lead research organisation: BRIDON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
The project specifically focuses on cost reduction pathways and environmental evaluation of offshore floating solar energy farms, addressing the question fully and demonstrating expertise in the field.