The ENSIGN project, a ground-breaking initiative from the University of Strathclyde, was recently submitted for the prestigious IET Excellence and Innovation Award. This award celebrates outstanding innovations, collaborations, and best practices in engineering, science, and technology. The ceremony took place on December 4, 2024, at the iconic Library of Birmingham, attracting a global community of entrepreneurs, experts, and innovators from across the engineering sector.
The ENSIGN team, whose project focuses on cutting-edge advancements in energy networks, was represented at the event by members from the University of Strathclyde. The team was hosted for the evening by Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN), a key partner in the project. Although the ENSIGN team did not win the award, the event proved to be a rewarding experience, offering valuable opportunities for networking and collaboration with like-minded professionals.
The IET Excellence and Innovation Awards aim to spotlight projects that push the boundaries of engineering and technology, and ENSIGN’s inclusion among the nominees reflects its impact in the field of energy innovation. The awards ceremony not only honoured the finalists but also served as a platform for fostering collaborations and sharing insights about the future of engineering and technology.
While the ENSIGN team may not have won the award this year, their recognition as finalists in the IET Excellence and Innovation Awards underscores the importance and impact of their work.
On November 19-20, Prof. Campbell Booth from ENSIGN took part in the Co-Creation Workshop: Achieving Resilient Freight Electromobility across Road and Rail in Edinburgh. The event, hosted by three leading research hubs – DARe, TransiT, and ENSIGN – focused on advancing the future of electrification in freight and logistics.
Key discussions revolved around the challenges of electrification, distribution, battery technology, and building resilience against climate impacts.
Campbell was joined by industry experts:
– Ailidh Meek (SP Energy Networks), who shared insights on the response to Storm Arwen (2021) and the steps taken to enhance resilience in the face of extreme weather events.
– Scott Mathieson, Rhuriadh, (SP Energy Networks), who explored the electrification of freight across the UK.
A thought-provoking and inspiring event as we continue working toward a more sustainable, electrified future for freight transport!
DARe – The National Hub for Decarbonised, Adaptable, and Resilient Transport Infrastructures – https://dare.ac.uk/
TransiT – Digital Twinning for the Decarbonisation of UK Transport – https://transit.ac.uk
ENSIGN – ENergy System dIGital twiN project
