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Energy Lancaster

Energy Lancaster brings together Lancaster University's world-leading expertise in a wide range of energy-related areas covering demand, supply and storage, as well as their environmental and societal impacts.

Our Mission

Energy Lancaster combines cutting-edge research with expertise from across Lancaster University and beyond. Working with global, regional and local organisations, Energy Lancaster aims to address societal challenges around sustainability and security of energy supplies to support the world’s energy needs.

Research Themes

Energy Lancaster's research centres on 6 core themes, representing key energy technologies and their impacts on the environment and society. Whilst the themes provide focal points, one of Energy Lancaster's strengths is cross-disciplinary research, incorporating expertise from related domains to create unique and synergistic outcomes.

News

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.
The students pose with their awards.

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.
A picture of the H2H consortium

Low Carbon Hydrogen to power local homes, businesses and transport

Lancaster University is part of the innovative and exciting Hydrogen to Heysham (H2H) project which is looking at generating low carbon, low cost, local hydrogen from Heysham Power Stations.

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