News and Blogs

ERA launches Big Ideas podcasts

The Energy Research Accelerator has launched a new series of podcasts about its Big Ideas.…

13 Nov 2020

Midlands Engine starts crucial pan-regional energy conversation to find a pathway to net-zero and capitalise on the region’s unique strengths in clean energy

The Midlands Engine is now keen to hear from businesses, researchers and local authorities in order to identify priorities and map out a way forward to meet the net-zero challenge.…

02 Nov 2020

Treasury Minister expresses appreciation for ERA's work

Treasury Minister, Kemi Badenoch MP, expressed appreciation for the Energy Research Accelerator's work in answer to a question about ERA's 'Big Ideas' proposal in the House of Commons earlier this week.…

22 Oct 2020

£4 million centre for post-doctoral development in infrastructure, cities and energy to launch

An award of £4 million has been made by Research England for the development of C-DICE, a new centre for post-doctoral development in infrastructure, cities and energy.…

01 Oct 2020

The Midlands can lead the way in Energy from Waste and the Circular Economy according to new report

A new report has been published which provides a blueprint for how the UK can lead the world in managing its waste and converting it into clean energy.…

11 Jun 2020

Putting the Midlands at the forefront of energy from waste technologies

As the world's population rises rapidly, the demand for energy is growing significantly. At the same time, the issue of managing the growing waste problem caused by the population increase urgently needs to be addressed. …

19 May 2020

Science Minister makes ERA her first visit!

The government's new Science Minister, Amanda Solloway, visited the Energy Research Accelerator to find out about the cutting-edge energy research work taking place by ERA partners.…

28 Feb 2020

ERA builds new partnerships in China

A group of prominent academics from the UK visited China to build new collaborations in energy research.…

22 Jan 2020