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North East research paves the way for greener energy

WORK being done at Durham University will help the UK meet vital environmental targets, that’s according to MEP Fiona Harris.

On a visit to the Durham Energy Institute (DEI), Ms Harris praised the research being carried out by the group and predicted it could have a key role in the country’s efforts to cut carbon emissions.

She said: “It is vital for the environment and our economy that renewables become a greater part of our energy mix and the research being carried out by the DEI can help ensure that happens.

“Their ‘smart grid’ technology makes it cheaper, faster and more environmentally friendly to integrate renewable energy into the network.”

Having met with key representatives of the DEI and the low carbon sector today, Ms Harris was encouraged by the work they are doing.

And as the North East gears up to play a leading role in the manufacture and installation of renewable energy systems, she said it is pleasing to see that educational facilities also set the pace on environmental research and technology.

Ms Harris added: “I very much hope the DEI is successful in its current bid for money from the Government’s Low Carbon Networks Fund, which will allow this technology to be tested on an even wider scale.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .