Research with our Impact Community
The Supergen Energy Networks Hub works closely with our Impact Committee to make sure that practical and commercial aspects of our research are adequately considered. Our diverse range of stakeholders enable us to consult on a range of technical, economical and social factors which are vital in understanding how Energy Networks can help in a just transition to Net Zero.
External Stakeholders
Impact Community
The Association for Decentralised Energy
Consultants
The leading trade association for decentralised energy.
Aura Power
Technology Providers
A joint venture partnered with ib vogt, a global engineering firm with over 80 operational solar farms worldwide
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Government
A Ministerial department focused on the energy portfolio from the former Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
Department for the Economy
Government
A devolved Northern Ireland government department in the Northern Ireland Executive.
Energy Demand Research Centre
Universities/Research Centres
Exploring the delivery of integrated technological and social change to rapidly reduce emissions, secure prosperity, reduce inequality and improve quality of life.
EDF
Utilities
An energy provider, supplying electricity and gas to homes and businesses in the UK
Equiwatt
Consultants (SME)
Energy management company that enables both homes and energy companies to reduce the costs and carbon footprint of home energy use.
Eskimo
Technology Providers
An innovative company focussed on the development of sustainable energy technologies for delivering of zero-carbon heating
HI-ACT
Universities/Research Centres
An ESPRC funded research project helping to accelerate research into systems integration of hydrogen for the future net-zero energy transition through co-creation
IGNITE Network+
An EPSRC funded research project to support sustainable, abundant, clean and equitable energy for all, by harnessing the talents of energy researchers from all backgrounds
The Institution for Gas Engineers and Managers
Technology Providers
Professional engineering institution for gas.
Jacobs
Consultants
Provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for governments and the private sector.
Kinewell
Consultants (SME)
AI and advanced mathematics to create software solutions that accelerate and reduce the cost of the transition to net-zero.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Universities/Research Centres
University of Science and Technology, Ghana.
Krakenflex
Technology Providers
A wholly owned subsidiary of Octopus Energy Group – connecting and controlling a diverse range of energy assets at scale.
Met Office
Universities/Research Centres
The national meteorological service for the UK providing critical weather services and world-leading climate science.
National Grid
Utilities
Providing the power, managing the electricity distribution network for the Midlands, South West and Wales.
National Grid Electricity System Operator
Utilities
Ensuring that Great Britain has the essential energy it needs by making sure supply meets demand every second of every day
National Energy Action
Charities
Fuel Poverty Charity working across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Northern Powergrid
Utilities
Manage the electricity network for homes and businesses in the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire.
Northern Gas Networks
Utilities
Deliver gas to homes and businesses in the North East, Northern Cumbria and much of Yorkshire.
Research Institute in Trustworthy Inter-connected Cyber-Physical Systems
Universities/Research Centres
Addresses the cyber security of cyber-physical systems and is concerned with protection, detection, mitigation and recovery of such systems from attack
Scottish Power Energy Networks
Utilities
Distribution and Transmission Network Operator to homes and businesses throughout Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales, Merseyside, Cheshire and North Shropshire.
Singapore University of Technology and Design
Universities/Research Centres
University of Technology and Design, Singapore
Toshiba Europe
Technology Providers
One of the world’s largest manufacturers of electrical and electronic facilities and equipment.
Tyndall National Institute
Universities/Research Centres
A leading European deep-tech research centre in integrated ICT (Information and Communications Technology) hardware and systems. Specialising in both electronics and photonics – materials, devices, circuits and systems.
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Government
Executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by DESNZ, researching fusion energy and related technologies.
UK Energy Research Centre
Universities/Research Centre
Whole systems research programme addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by the transition to a net zero energy system and economy
UNiLAB
Universities/Technology Providers
An International virtual lab of collective intelligence in Applied Energy.
WSP
Consultants
A global professional services consultancy with a market-leading agenda on decarbonisation
Wales and West Utilities
Utilities
Providing a whole range of gas connection services to our customers across Wales and the south west of England
Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission
Government
An independent advisory body set up to bring actors from the public, private and third sectors together to support and guide ambitious climate actions across the region
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