Energy World April 2017

Gas is the main focus of this issue – conventional and unconventional methanelike gases, plus hydrogen. Starting with an article from National Grid on the scope for lower carbon gases being fed into the grid, we also include two articles on biogas; one from Europe and one from an anaerobic digestion project in Cumbria. Articles on the alternative gas – hydrogen – and prospects for the more conventional LNG complete the feature.

We move on to take a look at energy research and development – for instance how will Brexit affect the UK’s participation in the often highly collaborative energy R&D initiatives across Europe? Then we examine two research projects – what is the right mixture of solar PV and concentrating solar technologies; and can wind power and hydropower be joined into one energy supply source?

Also, looking to the future role of the Energy Institute itself, the EI’s Chief Executive Louise Kingham is one of three leaders to answer the question: what is the future for Professional Engineering Institutions? A feature on the engineering skills shortage and our usual news and opinion columns complete the issue.