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What do you think - are renewables limitless energy or a precious resource?

Jayne

Following the publication of the report ‘UK renewables – limitless energy or a precious resource?’ which examines the renewable energy sources available in the UK and gives a high level overview of the UK’s energy system transition to net-zero; the Energy Policy panel is looking to find out more from colleagues working in the energy sector.

We are seeking views of engineers in the energy sector on a range of issues, from timescales for net-zero, to the scale of transition, energy efficiency and skills.

If you would like to contribute to this timely debate on some of the key issues facing the energy sector ahead of its net-zero targets, please complete the survey here.

The survey will take place from 25th July to the 12th August and the findings will be published at the Renewable Power Generation conference, taking place at the end of September in London. During the conference, author of the report, Jeff Douglas, will be discussing the report and the outcome of the survey.

If you are interested in renewable energy and the transition to net-zero, we encourage you to read our other blogs and find out more about the work of the Energy Policy Panel at the IET.

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  • I have only just seen this.

    Renewables are dependant on precious resources. All electrical energy is dependant on storage, which is currently Lithium Ion batteries - how much Lithium-Ion is there for all the batteries needed fro cars and homes?

    It is likely that as homes get more dependant on electricity from the grid, they will need to be upgraded to a three phase electricity supply. Maybe all houses that have chargers installed should also be upgraded to three phase at the same time.

    EV cars are larger and heavier and thus cause more damage on the roads that will need repair. They also need larger parking spaces, which will involve some work.

    As I understand it, wind turbines have many moving parts and require annual maintenance. This requires competent people to travel to and climb the turbines.

    My own view is that we should look to reduce the use of traditional energy sources while gradually introducing new forms, rather than scrapping the first in favour of the not fully known second. For example heat pumps introduce the new concept of taking energy from the air or ground - what impact will that have, with evidence.

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  • I have only just seen this.

    Renewables are dependant on precious resources. All electrical energy is dependant on storage, which is currently Lithium Ion batteries - how much Lithium-Ion is there for all the batteries needed fro cars and homes?

    It is likely that as homes get more dependant on electricity from the grid, they will need to be upgraded to a three phase electricity supply. Maybe all houses that have chargers installed should also be upgraded to three phase at the same time.

    EV cars are larger and heavier and thus cause more damage on the roads that will need repair. They also need larger parking spaces, which will involve some work.

    As I understand it, wind turbines have many moving parts and require annual maintenance. This requires competent people to travel to and climb the turbines.

    My own view is that we should look to reduce the use of traditional energy sources while gradually introducing new forms, rather than scrapping the first in favour of the not fully known second. For example heat pumps introduce the new concept of taking energy from the air or ground - what impact will that have, with evidence.

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