The prospect of larger and more efficient energy storage systems has the potential to transform the effectiveness of renewable energy by making it available on demand.


Our research domains include:

  • CO2 Capture, Storage and Conversion
  • Photovoltaics and hydrogen storage
  • Electrochemical energy conversion and storage
  • Battery design and control (including carbon nanotube electrodes optimisation).

New forms of energy generation and combustion promised enhanced performance and greater efficiency – with significantly lower emissions.


Our research domains include:

  • Microbial Fuel Cells
  • Hydrogen Fuel Cell
  • Electrochemical energy conversion and storage
  • Combustion chemistry for fossil-derived fuels
    • Bio-derived fuels
    • Regulation and technologies for studying pollutant emissions
    • High efficiency, low emissions and low-temperature combustion technologies.

Creating the carbon neutral and low emission energy technologies of the future relies on advanced design and in-depth data and performance analysis.

Our research domains include:

  • Modelling and design:
    • Solar resources
    • Wind based technologies
    • Marine energy resources
    • Distributed energy resource modelling for power systems optimisation
  • Advanced numerical algorithms and statistical models.

The path to a low carbon future depends on more than energy generation, but on how it is managed, distributed and used.

Our research domains include:

  • Modernised smart power grids, microgrids and distributed energy
  • Smart power electronics
  • High-velocity flywheels for reliable, fast-response energy storage
  • Computational methods for energy optimisation and management.