The eventual exhaustion of fossil fuel reserves and
the consequences of climate change have promoted
major changes to the development of energy
production and consumption technologies.
Within the next two generations, alternative sources
of energy must be found, and developed to the
level of technological applications. This change
could be equivalent to a third industrial revolution.
There are direct technological challenges that must
be addressed by energy research, but economic,
social and environmental issues will also be crucial.
Our research and expertise helps to find solutions to
this global problem – drawing on our expertise in the
physical, environmental and social sciences, and in
electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering.
We work with small businesses, large corporations,
NGOs and local and national government to assess
the impact of climate change and to support the
development of sustainable, energy efficient
technologies and behaviours.
Energy &
Sustainability
Key capabilities
1.1
Fuel cells
1.2
Photosynthesis and biofuels
1.3
Photovoltaics and transparent conductors
1.4
Photocatalysis
1.5
Tidal energy and wind power
4.1
Energy and gas storage
4.2
Batteries and supercapacitors
6.1
Mitigation of oil and energy depletion
6.2
Turbulent drag reduction
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