Abstract
Two distinct risks cast a shadow over the sustainability of the existing energy mix. One is security of supply. The diversification of energy sources – both geographical and technological – could mitigate those risks. The second is environmental. Climate change in particular has raised questions about the sustainability of the current fossil fuel emission-intensive mix.The government is currently investigating whether current R&D priorities and programmes are adequately focused and resourced to bring on-stream the energy technologies of the future. The future energy scenarios explored in the National Energy Strategy will help deliver a view of where some of the potentials and roadblocks currently lie in respect of new energy technologies. This in turn will guide the development of a roadmap of energy research priorities.Equally important is gaining a better understanding about the actual distribution of research effort on the energy-related technologies and market deployment of different technologies.While science, research and innovation in a global and highly competitive marketplace coupled with consumer preferences will be a decisive influence, timely access to new technologies and energy resources is of significant national interest.
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