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Investing in pumped hydro storage could save up to £690m a year on pathway to net zero

Investing in pumped hydro storage could save up to £690m a year on pathway to net zero

Study by independent researchers for SSE Renewables found that just 4.5GW of new long duration pumped hydro storage with 90GWh of storage could save up to £690m per year in energy system costs by 2050, as the UK transitions to a net-zero carbon emission system. read more

Imperial Consultants provides expertise for iconic company: BSI

Imperial Consultants provides expertise for iconic company: BSI

The UK’s National Standards Body, BSI (British Standards Institution), has commissioned consultancy advice within data modelling expertise to look at improving smart city implementation. read more

Imperial’s COVID-19 vaccine explained

Imperial’s COVID-19 vaccine explained

As the first trials of Imperial’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate got underway in June, Professor Robin Shattock, Dr Katrina Pollock and Dr David Owen explain how the vaccine works, how it’s being trialled, and plans to help it reach populations around the world, if it proves to be effective in protecting people against COVID-19. read more