At Energy @ Edinburgh, we have expertise in renewable energy technology covering supply chains for wind, wave, tidal and solar. The Institute for Energy Systems in the School of Engineering leads the development of renewable energy technology, but many other parts of the University are also involved. For example, we develop novel chemistries and materials for energy storage, for use in batteries and supercapacitors.

• Our expertise in measuring and modelling resource data is used in the design of specific device technology, in the control of arrays or farms of renewables to integrate into the network, and forecasting the impact of climate change.
• We develop electro-mechanical powertrains to convert the renewable energy into a form required for delivery into the grid network.
• Novel materials and nature inspired technologies are being developed for the next generation renewable energy systems.
• In addition to electrical energy we have expertise to convert renewables into other energy vectors, such as hydrogen (see our Energy transition beyond electricity research theme).