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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
Volts: How is decarbonization going in the UK?
David Roberts dives into the UK's decarbonisation journey with Lucy Yu, covering offshore wind, energy market reform, community ownership models & more.
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The Times: 'Flexibility is not optional'
CNZ's Director of External Affairs is interviewed by The Times about the importance of demand flexibility as we decarbonise energy systems.
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Energy Unplugged: Aurora Energy Research podcast
Our CEO Lucy Yu joins Jon Norman, President of Hydrostor, to discuss how flexibility plays a crucial role in enabling a clean power grid
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