What we do

Renewable energy and industrial decarbonisation

Research with real-world impact on society’s ambitions for a sustainable future.

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Leading the charge for a brighter future

From the heart of the UK's Energy Estuary, our research is driving industrial decarbonisation and a sustainable energy transition to create a sustainable future for all.

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Dr Cheng Zeng at the Aura Innovation Centre
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Related projects

Explore how our research partnerships and innovation programmes are accelerating the shift to clean energy and supporting the UK’s journey to net zero.

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Ongoing

Supporting Regional Decarbonisation

Researchers from our Offshore Wind Energy Centre for Doctoral Training
Ongoing

EDI in Offshore Wind

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Ongoing

Northern Net Zero Accelerator

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Ongoing

Prosperity Partnership Research Project

Dr Martin Taylor preparing a sample in the chemical engineering lab
Completed

THYME: Refuel

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Completed

THYME | Mobilising Bioeconomy Knowledge

Researchers from our Offshore Wind Centre for Doctoral Training
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Shaping a resilient future through impactful research

Our ESPRC Centres for Doctoral Training in Offshore Wind Energy are working directly with industry on cutting-edge academic research that is tackling offshore wind industry challenges.  

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Postgraduate opportunities

Join our work on the frontline of humanity's future

Do you want to contribute to a greener future? Take the next step with our MSc Renewable Energy & Low Carbon Solutions. Or apply for a PhD studentship with the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability & Resilience.

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