Slav, a fourth-year PhD student working at the intersection of Computer Science and Physics, has joined the ENSIGN team to help drive forward development of the project’s interactive Low-Voltage (LV) Network Demonstrator.
Junyi recently completed his PhD in Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde (February 2026), and he now brings his expertise into Work Package 2, focusing on the development of the project’s Electrical Network Sub‑Digital Twin.
We’re excited to announce a brand‑new feature on the Ensign website — an interactive heating costing calculator designed to help users explore the true cost and carbon impact of different home‑heating options.
The University of Strathclyde are delighted to host the 3rd International Summer School on IBR‑Dominated Power Systems, taking place 31 August – 4 September 2026.
NESO’s transitional Regional Energy Strategic Plan (tRESP) is the first publication in the journey towards transforming and improving energy infrastructure at a local level, developing bespoke plans for Scotland, England and Wales.
The January 2026 Ensign Newsletter has arrived, bursting with updates! Catch up on the latest updates, insights and progress from the Ensign project
Ensign is proud to share that Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Heriot-Watt University’s Deputy Principal for Global Sustainability and Co-Investigator of the Ensign project, has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s New Year Honours List 2026.
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Spyros Foteinis has joined the Ensign team as a Research Associate (WP5), bringing a wealth of expertise in environmental sustainability and climate change.
As we welcome 2026, we’re proud to reflect on a year of outstanding progress, collaboration and delivery across our programmes and partnerships.
ENSIGN WP5 (Industrial Cluster Sub Digital Twin) colleagues have published a new Green Corridors whitepaper.
As we approach the end of 2025, the ENSIGN project team would like to extend our warmest Christmas wishes to all our collaborators, partners, and supporters. The Ensign Project Team
Professor Qiteng Hong, Co-Investigator of the ENSIGN project, has been awarded an International Exchange Grant jointly funded by the Royal Society and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC).
The ENSIGN project is pleased to congratulate colleagues at Heriot-Watt University on their role in MaxStoreUK – Maximising the UK geological storage resource
Ensign’s Principal Investigator, Professor Campbell Booth, Co-Investigator Graeme Hawker, and Prof Mercedes Maroto-Valer are attending.
ENSIGN’s Principal Investigator, Professor Campbell Booth, and Co-Investigator, Professor Qiteng Hong, recently completed a research visit to China, reinforcing international partnerships in the transition to sustainable energy systems.
On Day 2 of Enlit Europe in Bilbao (19 Nov 2025), Dr. Omid Shahrokhi shared groundbreaking insights from the ENSIGN – IES-DT Project
Ensign is honoured that Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Co-Investigator on the Ensign Project, is part of the United Nations Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition attending COP30
Dr Graeme Hawker, Ensign Co-Investigator and Work Package 1 Lead, has contributed to the Scottish Government’s forthcoming Climate Change Plan (CCP) — a strategic framework outlining how Scotland will meet its legally binding emissions reduction targets across all sectors of the economy.
Today marks World Mental Health Day, a global moment to reflect, raise awareness, and reaffirm our commitment to mental wellbeing — not just today, but every single day.
Recent disruptions to electricity supply—from widespread outages in Spain to the Heathrow shutdown following a fire at the North Hyde substation—have highlighted the urgent need to strengthen resilience in our power systems.
Dr Qiteng Hong, Co-Investigator on the Ensign project, played a leading role at the eGrid 2025 conference, hosted at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, UK.
Catch up on the latest updates, insights, and progress from the Ensign project.
