All Blogs
Skills required for smart local energy systems of the future - new approaches to training and qualifications needed
Caroline Bird, Bristol University
Mar/2023
Toolkit to help young people understand the need for smart local energy systems
Charlie Ingram, Coventry University
Mar/2023
Why we really do have to work together - The role of interdisciplinary collaborative research in the transition to a Net Zero future
Joanne Patterson, Cardiff University, Lead Knowledge, Management, Eng…
Feb/2023
How to attract digital talent to the telecommunications industry
Tim Arueyingho and Ruzanna Chitchyan
Jan/2023
Energy Smart Places: Why the UK needs them? What’s holding them back?
Rebecca Ford and Euan Morris, University of Strathclyde
Dec/2022
“Ethics is just doing the right thing, but what is the right thing?”: AI ethics in the energy sector
Dr Kathryn Stamp, Coventry University and Dr Euan Morris, University…
Mar/2022
International Information Exchange for SLES development
Alexandra Schneiders and David Shipworth, UCL Energy Institute
Mar/2022
Carbon or cost reduction! A dilemma for facility energy managers
Dr Muditha Abeysekera and Alexandre Canet, Cardiff University
Mar/2022
Building and unlocking flexibility with smart local energy systems (SLES)
Chris Maidment, UCL Energy Institute
Mar/2022
The Catalogue of Projects on Energy Data (CoPED): A digital tool to support innovation and collaboration in the energy sector
Dr Alison Halford, Coventry University.
Mar/2022
Beyond the pilots, a diverse world of local energy system pioneers exist across the UK
Tim Braunholtz-Speight, University of Manchester
Mar/2022
Benefits of flexibility of Smart Local Energy Systems to support national decarbonisation
Dr Marko Aunedi and Professor Tim Green, Imperial College London
Mar/2022
Project Girona reaches milestone in roll out of NI’s first microgrid
The GIRONA Project Team
Jan/2022
Progressing user engagement research on smart local energy systems
Professor Patrick Devine-Wright, University of Exeter and Professor R…
Jan/2022
Smart Local Energy Systems and the Heat Decarbonisation Challenge
Dr Madeleine Morris, Imperial College London
Jan/2022
From research to delivery, and from insights to impact
Dr Rebecca Ford, University of Strathclyde, and Dr Jo Patterson, Card…
Jan/2022
A ‘system of systems’: Moving towards the digital enablement of autonomous and scalable Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES)
Dr Alison Halford, Coventry University
Jan/2022
EnergREV participate in Welsh Government Deep Dive into Renewable Energy
Dr Jeff Hardy, Imperial College London
Jan/2022
Heat pump installations in the UK – where and why?
Dr Theodoros Arvanitopoulos and Professor Charlie Wilson, University…
Dec/2021
COP26 – can policy makers turn promises into practice in time?
Professor Jan Webb, Edinburgh University
Nov/2021
Local energy systems in the UK: Where and why?
Callum Rae, Heriot-Watt University and Theodoros Arvanitopoulos, UEA
Nov/2021
Project LEO joins international local smart grid community at COP26
Charlotte Hewes, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
Nov/2021
Reflections on COP: We need for new partnerships and local action to keep 1.5 alive
Dr Rebecca Ford, University of Strathclyde
Nov/2021
Plug and Play: Putting the ‘Smart’ in Smart Local Energy Systems
Dr Euan Morris, University of Strathclyde
Nov/2021
Catalogue of Projects on Energy Data (CoPED): Building a Community of Practice around energy projects & their digital data
Dr Alison Halford, Coventry University
Nov/2021
Multidisciplinary energy experts come together to present global challenges
Dr. Christina Francis, Edinburgh University
Oct/2021
Unlocking the potential of smart meter data to accelerate Smart Local Energy Systems
James O'Toole and David Shipworth, UCL
Sep/2021
Transitioning to Smart Local Energy Systems: skills for Leadership
Caroline Bird and Dr Ruzanna Chitchyan, University of Bristol
Sep/2021
How can energy regulator, Ofgem, support a net zero future
Dr Jeffrey Hardy, Imperial College London
Jun/2021
Could Privacy fatigue pull the plug on local renewable energy?
Carol Vigurs, Senior Research Fellow, UCL Social Research Institute
Jun/2021
To do list for the GB Independent Energy System Operator
Jeffrey Hardy, Grantham Institute, Imperial College London
Jun/2021
History repeating or the great unknown? Net-zero notes from former coalition energy minister Lord Barker
Matthew Hannon, EnergyREV Co-investigator, University of Strathclyde
Jun/2021
Upscaling of Smart Local Energy Systems: Positional Patterns or Preferred Pathways?
Damiete Emmanuel-Yusuf and Walter Wehrmeyer, Centre for Environment a…
Mar/2021
Does user engagement matter in the transition to smart and local energy?
Rajat Gupta, Oxford Brookes University
Mar/2021
Utility 2050: Regulation, investment, and innovation in a rapid energy transition
Dr Jeff Hardy - in collaboration with Dr Steve Hall, Professor Jillia…
Mar/2021
Oxford paves the way to net-zero
Tim Rose, Programme Manager - Energy Superhub Oxford, Pivot Power
Mar/2021
Smart Local Energy Systems: From innovation project to mainstream local climate action
Rebecca Ford, EnergyREV Research Director, University of Strathclyde
Mar/2021
The journey towards transparent assessment of smart local energy systems
Christina Francis, University of Edinburgh
Feb/2021
The value of UK spatial data for analysing smart local energy systems
Charlie Wilson and Theo Arvanitopoulos, Tyndall Centre for Climate Ch…
Feb/2021
Flexible, Scalable and Interoperable Smart Local Energy Systems
Nandor Verba, Research Fellow, Coventry University
Feb/2021
What do households really think about smart and local energy services?
Patrick Devine-Wright, University of Exeter and Matt Blackmur, ERIS,…
Feb/2021
Interdisciplinary working is essential for successful Smart Local Energy Systems
Stephen McArthur, Principal Investigator, EnergyREV, University of St…
Feb/2021
7 things I learned from Local Zero’s podcast interview with Chris Stark
Rebecca Ford, EnergyREV Research Director, University of Strathclyde
Jan/2021
Appreciating SLES processes and their ability to deliver multiple benefits
Luke Gooding, Rebecca Ford and Rachel Bray, University of Strathclyde…
Dec/2020
40 Benefits of Smart Local Energy Systems: highlighting diversity of impacts on stakeholders
Luke Gooding, Rebecca Ford and Rachel Bray, University of Strathclyde…
Dec/2020
Rugeley champions community-led low carbon solutions for the UK's zero carbon transition
Adam Peacock, Keele University, Louise Alter, ENGIE and Christoph Ma…
Nov/2020
LEO – an update on our journey towards a net zero local energy network in Oxfordshire
Stevie Adams, Senior Project Manager, SSE
Nov/2020
Decarbonising in place – the ‘smart energy systems’ conundrum
Molly Webb, founder of Energy Unlocked, a not-for-profit working with…
Nov/2020
Initial analysis into the energy business sector in the UK highlights considerable scope for developing ‘local’ and ‘smart’ energy systems
Fabián Fuentes González and Jan Webb, School of Social and Political…
Nov/2020
Recommendations for overcoming privacy concerns and barriers in smart local energy systems
Chris Maidment, University College London
Nov/2020
Why Smart Local Energy Systems HAVE to be part of the Green Industrial Revolution?
Rebecca Ford, EnergyREV Research Director, University of Strathclyde
Nov/2020
Digital Energy Platforms: Your questions answered
Jeff Hardy and Madeleine Morris, Imperial College London
Oct/2020
Review of technical barriers to upscaling SLES
Callum Rae, EnergyREV Researcher, Heriot-Watt University
Sep/2020
Key lessons learnt from working together to deliver Smart Local Energy Systems
Neil Kermode, Managing Director, European Marine Energy Centre Ltd
Sep/2020
Accelerating the Energy Revolution with Open-Source Software: now there’s no need to reinvent the wheel
Helen Gavin, University of Oxford and Thomas Morstyn, University of E…
Sep/2020
EnergyREV research deliver initial insights into Smart Local Energy Systems
Stephen McArthur, University of Strathclyde
Sep/2020
Accelerating zero carbon energy systems through digital platforms
Jeff Hardy and Madeleine Morris, Imperial College London
Jul/2020
Rewire NW – Our approach to Smart Local Energy System Detailed Design Project
Paul Gilligan, REWIRE-NW Project Manager, Pure Leapfrog
Jun/2020
Power to (some of) the people?
Fraser Stewart, EnergyREV Researcher, University of Strathclyde
Jun/2020
Is collaboration the easy bit?
Matthew Lumsden, Connected Energy CEO and Chair of the SmartHubs Stee…
Jun/2020
How can Smart Local Energy Systems help the wider energy system?
Marko Aunedi and Tim Green, Imperial College, London
Jun/2020
Distribute the ‘smartness’ within a Smart Local Energy System
George Konstantopoulos and Pablo Rodolfo Baldivieso-Monasterios, Univ…
Jun/2020
Smart Energy: Thinking about outcomes, digital infrastructure, and people
Rebecca Ford, EnergyREV Research Director, University of Strathclyde
Jun/2020
Generating and sharing insights on Smart Local Energy Systems
Stephen McArthur, EnergyREV Principal Investigator, University of Str…
Apr/2020
Prospering from the energy revolution – Showcasing the progress so far
Jenni McDonnell, Knowledge Transfer Manager, KTN
Apr/2020
Smart design decisions provide smart local energy systems for prosperous communities
Mike Fell, University College London
Apr/2020
Regulating Digital Energy Platforms
Jeff Hardy and Madeleine Morris, Imperial College London
Apr/2020
Oxford kick starts electric vehicle revolution
Tim Rose, ESO Programme Manager, Pivot Power
Apr/2020
Local energy businesses in the UK: What do we know about them?
Fabian Fuentes Gonzalez, Jan Webb, Maria Sharmina, and Matthew Hannon…
Feb/2020
Working with people directly involved in Smart Local Energy Systems to identify successful ways to engage with users
Chad Walker, EnergyREV Researcher, University of Exeter
Feb/2020
What can existing Smart Local Energy Systems teach us about scale-up?
Callum Rae, EnergyREV Researcher, Heriot-Watt University
Feb/2020
UKRI have now announced the 10 Detailed Design of Smart Local Energy System projects
David Richardson, Innovation Lead for Energy Systems at UKRI
Feb/2020
The role of SLES in delivering a net zero energy system
Rebecca Ford, EnergyREV Research Director, University of Strathclyde
Feb/2020
Understanding local energy businesses and finances to support innovations
Jan Webb, Edinburgh University
Dec/2019
EnergyREV researchers extend the ADEPT Smart Local Energy System demonstrator
George Konstanopolous, Elena Gaura, Nandor Verba and Pablo Rodolfo Ba…
Dec/2019
Adapting our energy systems is more than just of an academic interest!
Simon Sjenitzer, EnergyREV Industry Roving Champion
Dec/2019
EnergyREV Paper Exploring Smart Local Energy Systems
Rebecca Ford, EnergyREV Research Director, University of Strathclyde
Nov/2019
Policy and Regulation change required to deliver Smart Local Energy Systems
Jeff Hardy and Madeleine Morris, Imperial College London
Oct/2019
The ‘whole system’ challenge faced by EnergyREV in delivering smart local energy systems
Rob Saunders, Deputy Challenge Director of PFER
Oct/2019
EnergyREV – UK Academics Supporting the Energy Transition
Stephen McArthur and Rebecca Ford, University of Strathclyde