Webinar Series – Innovation in renewable & sustainable cooling
Episode 7 – Tuesday, November 18th, 11am – 12:00 pm Register Now
The REnewable Energy access for Future UK Net-Zero Cooling (Reef-UKC) Research Network invites you to an engaging webinar series exploring sustainable and renewable-powered cooling solutions. Each session brings together different leading academics and industry professionals to delve into cutting-edge research and innovation in this vital area.
Dr Hannah Mottram, Energy Saving Trust
Dr Hannah Mottram leads energy access research projects at Energy Saving Trust, co-secretariat of Efficiency for Access, currently focusing on inclusive financing and remote monitoring solutions to advance energy access. In her role, she collaborates with LEIA grantees to implement action-oriented research as well as completing research into the enabling environment for the off-grid appliance sector.
Drawing on over a decade of experience in energy access research, policy, and project management, Hannah brings a well-rounded perspective to the sector. Her background includes strategic roles in government, academic research, and international advocacy, where she developed strong skills in interdisciplinary research, stakeholder engagement, and quantitative analysis. She holds an MSci from the University of Cambridge and a PhD from the University of Sheffield. Her experience allows her to approach energy access challenges with an understanding of both the social and technical aspects. She is committed to generating evidence that supports equitable and sustainable energy transitions.
Title of talk: Remote monitoring use cases for cooling applications in sub-Saharan Africa
Dr Christopher Brown, British Geological Survey
Dr Christopher Brownis a Senior Geothermal / Thermal Energy Storage Scientist, specialising in the numerical and analytical modelling of heat and fluid flow in the subsurface, with a particular focus on the decarbonisation of the heating sector. Their work centres on the characterisation and modelling of shallow-to-deep geothermal systems and underground thermal energy storage (UTES) solutions that support low-carbon energy transitions.
At the British Geological Survey (BGS), Dr Brown works as a Senior Geothermal / Thermal Energy Storage Scientist, leading research on geothermal modelling and resource characterisation, with a current emphasis on UK-based case studies.
Their wider research interests include:
- Geothermal energy systems, modelling, and engineering
- Subsurface modelling and simulation
- Geothermal uncertainty and risk assessment
- Fluid flow dynamics in porous media
- Geological characterisation of geothermal resources
- Seismic interpretation and submarine landforms
Title of talk: Exploring the UK Geoenergy Observatory in Cheshire: Applications for Heating and Cooling
Who Should Attend?
This series is designed for:
- Academics and researchers
- Early career professionals
- Industry experts in energy, heating, cooling and sustainability
- Government officials and policymakers
- Anyone with an interest in sustainability and climate resilience
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights and build meaningful connections in the drive toward a net-zero cooling future.
