Energy generation and supply

Energy is essential in almost every aspect of our lives and for the success of our economy. It is because of issues such as climate change, security of supply and rising fuel costs that it now has such a high profile.

The efficient generation and supply of energy plays a major part in tackling all of these challenges and is opening up new markets and opportunities from which UK businesses can benefit both nationally and globally.  

The development of innovative technologies and solutions will be central in ensuring the generation and supply of secure, clean and affordable energy. This is an area where the UK has significant expertise along the full innovation chain from fundamental R&D to device deployment. This expertise ranges from exploration and extraction of natural resources to power generation, transmission and distribution. 

Major market opportunities for businesses working in the energy sector are already opening up and the Technology Strategy Board is looking to support innovation in the key application area of Energy Generation and Supply, which will create wealth for the UK and help meet the country's energy policy targets.

Working together

The Technology Strategy Board is one of the sponsors of the Energy Technologies Institute and, in addition, is working closely with other funding agencies such as BERR, the Research Councils, the Regional Development Agencies and Carbon Trust to develop a coordinated Energy R&D programme for the UK