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New Energy World
New Energy World embraces the whole energy industry as it connects and converges to address the decarbonisation challenge. It covers progress being made across the industry, from the dynamics under way to reduce emissions in oil and gas, through improvements to the efficiency of energy conversion and use, to cutting-edge initiatives in renewable and low carbon technologies.
Powering a zero carbon Oxford
12/10/2022
6 min read
Urban decarbonisation is an essential component of any immediate emissions reduction strategy. Here, EDF Renewables’ Tim Rose, Programme Manager for Energy Superhub Oxford, explains how one transmission grid-connected project – incorporating battery storage, EV charging and heat pumps – is helping the city of Oxford in the UK to reach its net zero target.
How we make, deliver and use energy is under scrutiny like never before. But there’s one thing most people agree on. To reach net zero, cut costs and boost energy security we must urgently electrify transport and heat – and generate clean electricity to power them.
This is not without its challenges, not least that our current electricity system wasn’t designed with millions of electric vehicles (EVs), heat pumps, wind farms and solar panels in mind. A distributed energy system is on its way, creating the opportunity to reimagine how we do things, and build smart, local energy systems.
Local authorities are on the front-line of this transition in the UK, and Oxford City Council is showing real leadership. It has set an ambitious target to be net zero by 2040 and, thanks to Energy Superhub Oxford, it is transforming how its citizens heat their homes, travel to work and power their lives.