Our expertise in renewable energy technologies encompasses wind, wave, tidal, solar, biofuels and biomass.
Climate change, growing world populations and limited fossil fuel resources mean that demand for renewable energy will continue at an ever increasing rate for the foreseeable future. Renewable energy is now at the heart of every informed discussion concerning energy sustainability, security and affordability.
We specialise in the research, design and development and techno-economic analysis of devices. Current areas of research include:
- Fluidic Design – understanding the aerodynamic and hydrostatic/ hydrodynamic loading on renewable energy structures including turbine blades and rotors.
- Structural Design – for example, offshore structures in deep water where environmental factors can be unpredictable and extreme, or integrating renewable energy technology with existing power generation systems.
- Mechanical Design – examining how mechanical drivetrain components within energy structures such as gearboxes and bearings will function and perform over time for example.
- Electrical Design – optimising electrical machines for power generation as well as developing the necessary power electronics and power distribution strategies.
- Control Systems Design – how the integral systems can maximise the performance of technology.
Clients we have worked with include ASAH LM, Centrica, Plat-O, Rolls Royce, Tidal Energy Ltd, Vertax Wind Ltd and Wind Power Ltd.
Our research partners include Carbon Trust, Energy Technology Institute (ETI), European Government e.g. EUFP7 projects, and Technology Strategy Board (TSB).
