Megan is the Energy and Carbon Analyst working in the BAS Net Zero team. Her responsibilities include: Carbon accounting and reporting; Energy data management and analysis (Cambridge, Antarctic Stations, Ships, Aircraft, Travel data, Projects (construction + embodied carbon data)); Developing energy auditing procedures and training staff to deliver audits in Antarctica; Supporting feasibility studies and business cases; Thermal modelling of the BAS estate; Internal and public engagement through events and online content creation.

She previously studied Energy Engineering in Cornwall at the University of Exeter. This covered all aspects of the energy industry including the mechanical and electrical engineering side of energy generation technologies; understanding and modelling renewable resources such as the marine environment and solar irradiation; energy policy, markets and law to name a few. During her studies, she completed internships with Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult completing data analysis and modelling for a first of its kind small scale hydro range scheme and at TCarta on product development and market research for their earth observation analysis services.

1. Logist AI for environmentally aware decision support

   AMOP is developing Artificial Intelligence methods that aim to optimise the efficiency of Antarctic field operations, while maximising science delivery

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2. Bird Island Decarbonisation

   In order to decarbonise our remote Bird Island Research Station on the sub-Antarctic Island of South Georgia we will be installing a solar photovoltaic and energy storage system.

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3. Cambridge HQ Decarbonisation

   We are working on a raft of measures to reduce our carbon emissions at our Cambridge Headquarters, including installation of solar panels on the car park and roofs of buildings, and adding insulation to our Logistics building.

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4. King Edward Point Decarbonisation

   King Edward Point Research Station already meets 80% of its energy demands in electricity and heating by an existing hydropower system. Read more about our plans to decarbonise King Edward Point.

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5. Renewable Energy at Rothera Research Station

   Over the past 15 years we have been introducing renewable energy to buildings across the station in the form of solar thermal and solar photovoltaics (PV).

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6. Towards Net Zero Carbon

   Our strategy and work streams to meet Net Zero goals

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1. Hi BAS, Happy Pride!

   Megan Monkman (she/her) is an Energy and Carbon Analyst at British Antarctic Survey working on decarbonisation and net zero projects. Here she writes about her experience in the gay community, […]

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1. British Antarctic Survey publishes carbon emissions for 2023/2024

   For the first time, the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are publishing their carbon footprint data on their website to increase transparency and help other organisations reduce their carbon emissions.

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2. Climate Code showcase in collaboration with Cambridge Science Centre

   The Climate Code shirt will be showcased as part of an engagement event at the Grand Arcade with Cambridge Science Centre. Bring your family along and design your own climate change shirt!

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