Electricity is fundamental to modern societies. It is the backbone to nearly all other technologies and we use it daily in lighting, appliances, communications and healthcare. Currently most electricity is generated in centralised, large-scale power stations fuelled by fossil fuels, uranium (nuclear power) or through renewable or alternative energy sources such as wind or hydro-electric power. It is becoming increasingly clear that we need to secure long-term, cost-effective and sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel power stations to cover both current demand, and future growth. There is an urgent need for open debate and consensus on the future of electricity generation as decisions are being made now that will still need to be in place in thirty years time, when the world might look radically different from how it does now. - Description added by: David Lockie

Synonyms: Industrial, Industry

Industry by its nature tends to be a large-scale consumer of carbon-based energy and a producer of carbon-embedded products. Transport, electricity, heating, cooling, buildings, materials and components and IT and communications are all significant contributors of carbon emissions at an industrial scale. The good news is that considerable savings, efficiencies and benefits can be leveraged at the industrial scale, increasing overall profitability. Click the picture to the right to explore our interactive industrial environment. - Description added by: David Lockie