Net Zero TechnologyThe report covers five major emitting sectors, comprising a total of 18 sub-sectors

The Government office for Science published its Net Zero Technology Outlook report, setting out a ‘best estimate’ of the technology mix needed in five major emitting sectors to reach net zero and identifying the research and development (R&D) needed to get there.

The Government states that by providing clear, evidence-based insights, the Net Zero Technology report  should equip decision-makers with the confidence to make decisions that will shape the UK’s net zero future.

The net zero technology report covers five major emitting sectors, comprising a total of 18 sub-sectors:

> Industry: steel, cement, chemicals, glass and ceramics, and food and drink
> Heat and buildings: heating and cooling, energy efficiency and building design
> Agriculture, land use and waste: agriculture, land use and nature-based solutions, and waste
> Power: variable renewables, clean firm power, clean dispatchable power, energy storage and system flexibility, and transmission and distribution
> Transport: surface transport, maritime and aviation

It notes that for each sub-sector, it assessed the current technology and market readiness level of technologies that might be part of the mix in 2050 and the technology certainty level which reflects the current confidence that the technology
solutions will be part of the final mix.

In addition, the report highlights R&D challenges for three cross-cutting technology strands: greenhouse gas removals and carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, and biomass.

It sets out the role for these technologies in each of the five sectors, as well as the R&D needs for each net-zero technology centre.

It notes that the list is not exhaustive but reflects what emerged during the research carried out for the report.

Catalyst Digital Energy is an award-winning energy consultancy with a focus on digital energy services, total energy contract lifecycle management and energy management services. It is revolutionising how businesses manage energy with its unique Energy Spend Management Platform, which is powered by Robotic Process Automation (RPA) EaaSi®.

Catalyst is digitising all aspects of energy, including billing, data, consumption, spend, payments, procurement and emissions reporting. When combined with its fully funded renewable energy solutions, Catalyst offers a unique and powerful approach to managing energy.