Renewable Energy
Cornwall has excellent wind, solar, wave and hydro resources and great examples of each technology to visit locally
Industry connections and partnerships inform research direction and taught programme content
These are truly exciting times for Renewable Energy: technology is advancing, costs are falling, attitudes are changing and grid parity is on the horizon. Despite current political challenges, the revolution really is unstoppable. Our department is at the forefront of clean energy research and we collaborate with many organisations on a variety of projects. Our taught programmes are dedicated to training the brilliant minds of tomorrow, ensuring that future generations and the renewable energy sector are equipped with highly skilled individuals who can deliver for us all.
Professor Lars Johanning, Academic Lead
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Celebrated Marine Renewable Energy conference held at Penryn Campus
Some of the UK’s leading marine renewable energy experts have gathered at the University of Exeter’s Penryn campus to boost floating wind, wave and tidal energy development.
Peer visits University of Exeter to see state-of-the-art Offshore Energy Research
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Renewable Energy expert delivers international seminar
A leading Renewable Energy expert has completed a one year international research initiative, designed to develop new station-keeping systems for marine renewable energy devices (MRE).
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