06/15/2017

New Initiative Formed to Help Energy Transition in Britain

The Carbon Trust has launched an initiative to help solving issues preventing a more efficient energy transition to a low cost and low carbon system in the UK.

Official Press Release The Carbon Trust:

Industry comes together to address Britain’s energy conundrum

The Carbon Trust has launched a new collaborative initiative, the Energy Systems Innovation Platform (ESIP), to bring together prominent energy companies Centrica, DONG Energy, SSE, Scottish Power, Statoil and Wood Group – clean energy (formerly SgurrEnergy), to solve key issues currently preventing a more effective transition to a low cost and low carbon energy system.

Collectively, ESIP partners represent almost 50 percent of the electricity supply market in the UK and hold significant renewable energy and conventional generation portfolios. ESIP has also received initial support from the Scottish Government and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO). This unique collaboration will enable partners to develop solutions to overcome barriers currently deterring... ... More: Official Press Release The Carbon Trust