Research Activity
Research within IES covers the systems that control the conversion, transmission and utilisation of many forms of energy. Activities in chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering range from fundamental research to applied work and from "blue-skies" activity to pre-commercial development. Activity is split into the following areas with more information on current, future and former research effort available by following the links.
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Wave and tidal energy; offshore wind; coastal defence.
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Distributed renewable generation; asset management and planning; power quality and reliability assessment; load modelling; demand-side management.
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Wind, marine and hydropower resource modelling; climate change impact assessment; life cycle assessment; decarbonising energy supply.
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Novel generator designs for renewables; power converter design for renewables; switched-mode power supplies.
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Techno-economic analysis; roadmaps and standards; governance and policy; innovation systems; societal engagement with energy.
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