The University of Bath possesses a high-level of interdisciplinary research expertise in relation to energy, sustainability and the environment and is committed to addressing the needs of industry, business, government and society both now and for future generations. In order to meet these long-term strategic goals, the University launched the Institute of Sustainable Energy and the Environment (I-SEE) to focus, integrate and enhance fundamental and applied research on sustainable energy and the environment. It seeks to enhance both the University's effectiveness at meeting this agenda, and its national and international reputation as a research institute focussed on major real-world issues. I-SEE engages with 13 Departments and 7 research centres across the University bringing together experts from the fields of engineering, technology, physical sciences, social policy and economics.
I-SEE is organised into 10 interdisciplinary themes to provide a holistic approach to energy, the environment and sustainability:
Climate change and its mitigation
Energy efficiency improvement and demand reduction
Future energy sources and energy storage
Energy generation, transmission and distribution
Technology assessment of energy systems
Low carbon transportation and advanced / alternative fuels
Environmental sustainability
Effective policy & practice around sustainable behaviour
Well-being, capability and resilience in communities