End of renewable asset life decisions

A construction person inspecting a turbine

About us

This research theme will establish a roadmap for future research, innovation, and impact projects to inform end-of-renewable asset life decisions. First-generation renewable assets are already reaching end of life, with some going to landfill. There is a significant knowledge gap around decommissioning and circular economy solutions, and an integrated understanding of technological and economic viability, environmental, social and governance considerations is sorely needed to inform the renewable industry.

Through a multidisciplinary, holistic approach, academic and industry partners will develop an agenda for the renewable asset circular economy market.

Theme lead

Professor Ana Costa

Professor of Sustainable Architecture

I studied architecture in Porto, in an inspiring building designed by Alvaro Siza Vieira. I worked as an architect as a freelancer and in different practices. I value the impact of place in architecture and how architecture can improve our life quality and create a perfect harmony between body, mind, and space.

As an architect and Passivhaus designer, my work has been internationally recognized (Mies van der Rohe Award 2015 & ECOLA Award 2015). I have designed, lead, managed and coordinated architectural projects (public and private clients) of different scales, with several different environmental demands and stages of the design process. Currently designing my little Passivhaus!

As an architectural educator, I like to stimulate students’ creativity and critical thinking, ultimately enabling them to be resilient and problem-solving professionals. I’m always willing to improve my teaching practices, learn from you, and empower you to be better architects than I am!

My current research focuses on Material Reuse and Materials Passports to enable circular economy solutions in construction. Complementary, I am interested in the design of learning and teaching spaces and how architecture can enhance our learning experience.

Ana Costa

Members

Ana Costa

Professor Ana Costa

Professor of Sustainable Architecture

Evaluation, School of Architecture, Space & Place

Josiane Fernandes

Dr Josiane Fernandes

Lecturer in Marketing

WP D010, D - Floor, Management School
Martin Gilmore

Martin Gilmore

Head of Partnerships and Business Engagement for Physical Sciences

B035, B - Floor, Science and Technology
Alexandra Gormally-Sutton

Dr Alexandra Gormally-Sutton

Senior Lecturer in Subsurface and Society

Critical Geographies, Energy and Society, Energy Lancaster

Andrew Kennedy

Professor Andrew Kennedy

Chair in Advanced Manufacturing, Head of Department

Energy Storage, Manufacturing, Materials Science Institute Member

D08, D - Floor, Engineering Building
David Cheneler

Energy Lancaster Nuclear, Lancaster Intelligent, Robotic and Autonomous Systems Centre, LIRA - Advanced Manufacturing, LIRA - Biomedical, LIRA - Environmental Modelling, LIRA - Extreme Environments, Robotics and Control

+44 (0)1524 594578 B12, B - Floor, Engineering Building
Alona Armstrong

Professor Alona Armstrong

Professor in Energy & Environmental Studies

Centre of Excellence in Environmental Data Science, Energy and Environment, Energy Lancaster, Pentland Centre, Soil Plant and Land Systems

+44 (0)1524 510243 LG526a, Lower Ground, LEC 1
Dermot O'Reilly

Dr Dermot O'Reilly

Senior Lecturer in Management Learning and Leadership

Centre for Scholarship and Innovation in Management Education, Pentland Centre, People, Work and Organisation

+44 (0)1524 521782 WP E036, E - Floor, Management School
Kathryn Toghill

Professor Kathryn Toghill

Professor in Sustainable Electrochemistry and Energy Materials

Electrochemical and Surfaces Research Group, Energy Lancaster, Energy Storage, FST Sustainability Advisory Committee, MSF Supervisors 2019/20, Physical and Analytical Chemistry

B019, B - Floor, Chemistry Building
John Fielden

Dr John Fielden

Reader in Inorganic Chemistry

Chemical Synthesis , Electrochemical and Surfaces Research Group, Inorganic Research group

Rabia Charef

Dr Rabia Charef

Senior Research Associate: ERALD II,