The future of energy is weather – what must the sector do to manage the extremes?
Dr Emily Wallace, Fellow in Weather and Climate Extremes and Impacts, explores the impact of current severe weather & a changing climate on the energy sector, and what needs to be done across the industry to withstand these.
credible examples of observed low-wind conditions and up-to-date evidence on future climate effects on wind is essential. Their analysis acknowledges that emissions are influenced by the weather, with adverse (low renewable output) years resulting in higher emissions than favourable years. The CCC