SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth

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The sun glints off some solar panels in front of a blue sky studded with fluffy clouds

New renewable energy solutions could halve carbon emissions from off-grid buildings

17 March 2026

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Surrey secures major role in three national programmes to train next generation of UK’s nuclear workforce

13 March 2026

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Power generation increased by up to 70 per cent when wind turbines were combined with tidal/wave installations

18 February 2026

UK clean energy partnership aims to accelerate clean power and hydrogen technologies

15 January 2026

Opening slide to presentation at Elmbridge Council Climate Citizen Panel by Surrey Business School's Dr Nikolas Thomopoulos

University expert informs citizen panel in Surrey

15 December 2025