Key points
Hard-to-abate sectors like cement, steel, and power generation require innovative solutions to achieve net-zero carbon emissions
The “energy trilemma” adds complexity by demanding a balance between sustainability, affordability, and energy security.
The Sargent Centre has focused on technologies like Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS). Collaborative projects, including partnerships with Drax, explore BECCS’s potential in the U.S., addressing energy stability issues linked to renewable sources. Computational models demonstrate pathways for balancing energy security with decarbonisation.
Achievements and benefits
- Developed strategies for achieving net-negative carbon by 2050.
- Quantified economic benefits of CCS and BECCS in meeting the UK’s net-zero targets.
- Influenced policy design through government advisory roles and public outreach.
- Enhanced understanding of the role of fuel diversification in energy resilience.
