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Power system flexibility is keeping Great Britain’s lights on
Maintaining flexible power systems able to rapidly respond to changes on the grid is critical in preventing power cuts as Britain transitions to a net zero economy according to Electric Insights report by Dr Iain Staffell and Drax read more
The global energy revolution
Dr Iain Staffell, Dr Malte Jansen and consultants from e4Tech commissioned by Drax Group to inform the debate on decarbonising the global energy system, evaluating progress and lessons learnt re fossil fuels, clean power, electric vehicles, carbon capture and storage and efficiency read more
Energising Britain
New technologies are transforming the way we live and work. They are changing businesses and communities and creating huge opportunities to improve our quality of life, and Britain’s ability to compete in a global economy. read more
The science behind Sci-Fi
When Left Bank Pictures (producers of The Crown and Lost) were looking for someone to give their Sci-fi adventure, ORIGIN, a touch of realism - they called upon Imperial Consultants. Thanks to his previous work with filmmakers, writers and artists, they were introduced to Dr Roberto Trotta, a theoretical cosmologist renowned for taking on the unusual - and gifted in translating ‘science-speak’ into layman’s terms. read more
Gravity-based energy storage could prove a cheaper option
Imperial researchers predict that gravity-fed energy storage systems may provide long-term savings - and analysis suggests that technology from Gravitricity is well suited to provide grid balancing and rapid frequency response services to grid operators. read more
Prof David Nethercot appointed as assessor to assist Grenfell Tower Inquiry Chairman
David Nethercot, Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering, has been appointed by the Chairman of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry to assist him in considering technical issues relating to the design and construction of the building and its refurbishment. read more
Case studies
Discovery Channel’s ‘Breaking Magic’
Dr Roberto Trotta provided scientific expertise to the production team of ‘Breaking Magic’, which airs on the Discovery Channel. read more
What hinders and helps SMEs decarbonise?
Global industrial technology leader Schneider Electric asked Imperial experts to explore the barriers to decarbonisation for small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK – and make recommendations to help overcome them. read more
Neuropathic pain drug development
Our consultants shared their expertise in neuropathic pain area treatments to support Spinifex’s drug discovery and development programs. read more