Clean-up man

While sustainable ways of generating energy such as fusion power are making headlines, innovative work is also being carried out to ensure existing power generation methods have a minimal impact on the environment.

One person undertaking this task is Ragi Panesar, group leader in the boiler performance division at

Renfrew facility in Scotland. He joined the energy industry and Doosan Babcock 17 years ago after leaving Paisley University, where he studied mechanical engineering. Since 2000, his role has centred on developing clean coal technology.

'This is a very exciting time for the coal industry,' he said. 'Clean coal technology is something that is needed in the very near-term future. The UK is facing a potential 20GW energy gap yet needs to cut its carbon emissions. Worldwide, climate change is at the top of the political agenda and a lot of money is being spent on it, so I am working in the industry at a critical time.'