News and blogs from 2021 and before
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.
Putting the Midlands at the forefront of energy from waste technologies
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!
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.
Energy and Environment award for Trent Basin
Energy and Environment award for Trent Basin The ERA and Innovate funded Trent Basin project won the Energy and Environment prize at the Engineer's recent Collaborate to Innovate Awards.… 12 Nov 2019
University of Birmingham wins energy storage awards
The University of Birmingham’s Centre for Energy Storage, together with Chinese firm Jinhe Energy, triumphed at the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Global Awards 2019.
Businesses can’t fight climate change alone
Collective action is necessary to spark the UK’s leadership position in fighting climate change says Professor Martin Freer, director of the Energy Research Accelerator, in his latest blog.
Hydrogen trial at Keele could dramatically cut UK’s carbon emissions
Hydrogen trial at Keele could dramatically cut UK's carbon emissions Keele University has partnered with industry leaders on an innovative green energy trial that could pave the way to saving six million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions across the country every year.… 25 Sep 2019
Energy Research Accelerator launches new Industrial Advisory Board
The first Industrial Advisory Board meeting of the Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) took place this week
£22m battery and thermal energy facilities launch at the University of Warwick, for a cleaner greener future
Two research centres for sustainable electrical and thermal energy technologies totalling £22m launched at WMG, University of Warwick.
Energy Research Accelerator appoints Chair of Industrial Advisory Board
The Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) has appointed Philip Sharman as the Chair of its Industrial Advisory Board
ERA’s ‘Factory in the Box’ to launch
An automated, self-contained miniature factory funded by the Energy Research Accelerator is set to help SMEs access the next generation of manufacturing techniques