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Net-zero Supergen Documentary-Pursuing Low carbon Energy

2.05.2024

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Featuring three industry partners at three different scales all working together with Supergen to find new solutions to low carbon energy. BDFI (Bristol Digital Futures Institute), Tyseley Energy Centre and Northern PowerGrid show the varied work being done across the nation. Click to see the amazing work of Supergens partners in the mission of reaching Net-zero.

“Pursuing Low Carbon Energy The race is on to develop sustainable, low carbon energy solutions to power our world.

At the forefront of this critical mission is the SUPERGEN Network – a pioneering research program bringing together top minds to tackle one of humanity’s greatest challenges.

This compelling documentary takes you behind the scenes with the brilliant scientists, engineers, and innovators who are Pursuing Low Carbon Energy. From cutting-edge laboratories to real-world field tests, you’ll witness their groundbreaking work on renewable technologies like solar, wind, marine, bioenergy, and more. Dive into their latest research breakthroughs and see how they are engineering a greener, cleaner energy future.

Whether developing next-generation solar cells, designing advanced wind turbine blades, or unlocking the power of the ocean’s waves, these experts are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. But it’s more than just technology.

The film also explores the economic, environmental, and social impacts of transitioning to low carbon energy systems on a global scale. Policymakers, industry leaders, and local communities weigh in on the challenges and opportunities ahead. Inspiring and insightful, Pursuing Low Carbon Energy offers a rare look at the remarkable efforts underway to reinvent how we keep the lights on and build a sustainable world for generations to come.

Don’t miss this powerful story of human ingenuity and scientific progress!”

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