Author: Fairclough, R.

Source: Materials at High Temperatures, Volume 24, Number 4, December 2007 , pp. 375-380(6)

Publisher: Science Reviews 2000 Ltd

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.

Keywords: power generation; energy mix

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3184/096034007X282720

Affiliations: 1: Ministry of Ecomomic Developemnt, 33 Bowen Street, PO Box 1473, Wellington, New Zealand

Publication date: 2007-12-31

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