The University of Aberdeen has a significant capability in energy-related research; much of it is directed or relevant to renewable energy technologies.  We have capabilities in:

Renewable Energy Technologies:

• Biomass production, supply and conversion for heat, power and transport
• Wave energy systems
• Photocatalysis and dye sensitized photovoltaic cells 

Sustainable Energy Vectors:

• Hydrogen production from renewables and photocatalysis
• Fuel cells

Networks:

• Application of power electronics to HVDC power transmission systems and integration of renewable energy sources 

Transport:

• Development and implementation of sustainable transport systems 

Social, Economic and Policy:

• Whole systems research – energy flows in sustainable systems
• Policy and governance
• Economics of renewable energy, particularly bioenergy and offshore wind
• Public perception

Energy Demand Reduction:

• Development of new engineering concepts, materials and methods for low energy, low carbon buildings 

Environmental Impacts:

• Assessments of the impacts of offshore wind structures on wildlife 

For further information contact:
Professor Paul Mitchell
Director
Institute of Energy Technologies
University of Aberdeen
College of Physical Sciences
Fraser Noble Building
Aberdeen
AB24 3UE

T: +44 (0)1224 272984
F: +44 (0)1224 27249
E: c.p.mitchell@abdn.ac.uk
www.abdn.ac.uk/energy