Supergen Energy Networks hub 2018

Completed

Other Power and Storage Technologies(Electricity transmission and distribution)
Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research(Energy Economics)
Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research(Environmental, social and economic impacts)

Basic and strategic applied research

SOCIAL SCIENCES (Economics and Econometrics)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (Politics and International Studies)
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

Not Cross-cutting
Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Policy and regulation)

Professor PC Taylor
Engineering
Durham University

Standard

EPSRC

01 October 2018

30 June 2020

21 months

£5,183,585

Energy

North East

Energy : Energy

Professor PC Taylor, Engineering, Durham University

Dr F Li, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Bath
Dr R Preece, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Manchester
Professor P Taylor, Process, Environmental and Material Eng, University of Leeds
Professor V Terzija, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Manchester
Dr SL Walker, Fac of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University
Dr J Wu, Engineering, Cardiff University

Project Contact, Cardiff University
Project Contact, The Alan Turing Institute
Project Contact, Enzen Global Solutions Private Limited, India
Project Contact, Toshiba Research Europe Ltd
Project Contact, Imperial College London
Project Contact, IGEM - Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers
Project Contact, UK Energy Research Centre
Project Contact, University of Leeds
Project Contact, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), USA
Project Contact, Western Power Distribution
Project Contact, Keele University
Project Contact, École Polytechnique, France
Project Contact, Northern Powergrid
Project Contact, ENA - Energy Networks Association
Project Contact, Northern Gas Networks
Project Contact, AMT Sybex Ltd
Project Contact, Energy Systems Catapult
Project Contact, RWE npower plc
Project Contact, Swanbarton Limited
Project Contact, UK Power Networks
Project Contact, Cadscan Limited
Project Contact, Applied Energy UNiLAB on Synergies between Energy Networks
Project Contact, City College Plymouth
Project Contact, Wales and West Utilities
Project Contact, Tata Group UK
Project Contact, The University of Manchester
Project Contact, Siemens plc (UK)
Project Contact, University Centre Somerset
Project Contact, Animal Health Trust
Project Contact, Bury College
Project Contact, University of Oxford
Project Contact, National Museum Wales
Project Contact, County Training
Project Contact, WSP
Project Contact, Ofgem
Project Contact, National Energy Action
Project Contact, University of Bath
Project Contact, The Scottish Government
Project Contact, Leeds City Council
Project Contact, Dept for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT)

Energy networks are vitally important enablers for the UK energy sector and therefore UK industry and society. The energy trilemma (energy security, environmental impact and social cost) presents many complex interconnected challenges which reach beyond the UK and have huge relevance internationally. These challenges vary considerably from region to region, and change as a result of technology and society changes. Therefore, the planning, design and operation of energy networks needs to be revisited and optimised. Current energy networks research does not fully embrace a whole systems approach and is therefore not developing a deep enough understanding of the interconnected and interdependent nature of energy network infrastructure.The Supergen Energy Networks Hub will provide leadership, a core research programme and mechanisms/funding for the energy networks community to grow and come together to develop this deeper understanding and explore opportunities to shape energy networks which are fit for the future.The research component of the Hub's activities comprises an interconnected and complementary series of work packages. The work packages are: WP1: Understanding, Shaping and Challenging; WP2: Energy Network Infrastructure; WP3: ICT and Data; WP4: Policy and Society; WP5: Markets and Regulation; WP6: Risk and Uncertainty. WP1 incorporates a co-evolutionary approach and brings the other work packages together in a structured way. WP2 is the backbone of the research, dealing with the physical infrastructure in a multi vector manner from the outset. WP3 to WP6 deal with aspects of energy networks that cut across, and are equally valid, for all vectors and have the ability to integrate and modernise network infrastructures. All work packages will consider both planning and design as well as operational aspects. Experimental work and demonstrators will be essential to progress in energy networks research and the Hub will bring these facilities to bear through WP1.The Hub will engage with the energy networks communities throughout the research programme, to ensure that the work is informed by best practice and that the findings are widely visible and understood.The main objectives of the communication and engagement activities will be to ensure the energy networks academic community are connected and coherent, and that their work has a high profile and deep level of understanding in the relevant Industrial, Governmental and Societal communities both nationally and internationally. This will maximise the chances of high impact outcomes in the energy networks space as well as promoting energy networks as an exciting and dynamic area to carry out research, thus attracting the brightest minds to get involved.Communication and engagement activities will be a constant feature of the Hub and will be particularly energetic during the first twelve months in order to rapidly establish a brand, and an open and supportive culture within the relevant communities. Engagement activities will as far as possible be carried out in conjunction with other key organisations in the energy space, to maximise the value of the engagement activities.The Hub aims to become a beacon for equality, diversity and inclusion. Our mission is to enhance equality of opportunity and create a positive, flourishing, safe and inclusive environment for everyone associated with the Hub, from staff, students, Advisory Board members and general Hub representation (at conferences, workshops and reviews). We recognise the need and the challenges to support early career researchers, and improve the balance of protected characteristics across the entire Hub community, such as race or ethnicity, gender reassignment, disability, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy or maternity status, marital status or socio-economic background.

15/02/19