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Technology is transforming the energy sector, yet modelling and policy continues to be based on data from the past.
Centre for Net Zero designs and runs research and field trials around the world to collect and democratise data about the future, accelerating the journey to a fully sustainable, global energy system.
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Research
We run large-scale statistical analyses and randomised control trials to rigorously understand changes in consumer energy behaviours. Our research unlocks better modelling, and expands the global evidence base in behavioural science and energy economics.
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Technologies
We encode future energy behaviours into today’s data and models. Our pioneering tools and tech platforms are dynamic and granular, reflecting the rapidly changing sector. We democratise the data that underpins our work, sharing what we learn to accelerate global energy transitions.
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Impact
We're here to deliver impact and build better global energy systems. We take insights from our research to create and campaign for pioneering policies and open data communities that can unlock tech-led decarbonisation at speed, across multiple markets.
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The amount of renewable capacity added to global energy system in 2023
An increase of 50% compared to the year before, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), with solar PV accounting for three-quarters of additions worldwide.
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The increase in global demand flexibility capacity needed by 2030
If we're to effectively harness the growing amount of renewable power, according to the IEA's Net Zero Scenario - which mandates 500 GW of demand response brought onto the market by 2030.
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Benefits of a flexible energy system in the UK by 2035
Fully flexible heating and transport alone amount to significant savings to the system, every year, according to modelling by Centre for Net Zero - based on the system operator's Future Energy Scenarios.
Latest news
CNZ at ICLR 2024: The international conference on learning representations
Centre for Net Zero recently presented generative AI work at the world's leading machine learning conference, ICLR 2024
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Accelerating the climate action agenda with AI
Speaking at the BNP Paribas Sustainable Future Forum Gareth Jones discusses how AI modelling can help forecast and optimise energy consumption.
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Business Green: Lessons for energy policy modelling from Peter Higgs
The scientific principles championed by the Nobel prize winning physicist are key to delivering the future of energy and an electrified grid, writes Lucy Yu.
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