Energy Security
Leading energy systems renewable transformation
Energy security has been heavily impacted by the post-pandemic economy and geo-political impacts of Russian invasion on Ukraine. Dependency on a reliable flow of affordable energy is crucial in the time of insecurity of global oil and gas markets.
British Energy Security Strategy proposes to accelerate the UK towards a low-carbon, energy-independent future.
At Plymouth, our world-leading reputation in Offshore Renewable Energy research and innovation presents opportunities to be at the forefront of developments in a sustainable energy supply.
We are a partner in the multi-million game-changing tidal energy project TIGER. With access to the state-of-the-art COAST Laboratory and Maritime Simulation Lab facilities, and a leadership role in flagship projects such as Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub, we are advancing novel solutions to global challenges.
In addition, the University of Plymouth and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult have agreed to establish a new Collaborative Offshore Renewable Energy Subsea Systems (COSS) research accelerator.
This will enhance the UK’s position as a global leader in offshore renewables by tackling some of the key engineering challenges to accelerating the roll-out of new technologies.
Our expertise and collaborative research efforts inform the development of sector strategies which in turn impact policy, as evidenced in the comprehensive review of the UK wave energy sector, increasing awareness amongst decision makers to rapidly advance the growth of the sector.
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Centre for Decarbonisation and Offshore Renewable Energy
In response to climate change imperatives, we are bringing together a critical mass of leading research and expertise from across the University of Plymouth. Through co-creation and collaboration with partners from business, government and key communities from across the globe, the Centre aims to be a beacon for the University’s whole-system transdisciplinary approach to solutions-oriented research, accelerating sustainable developments in decarbonisation and renewable energy.
Centre for Systems Thinking: Ocean, Land and Society
The Centre for Systems Thinking: Ocean, Land and Society champions a whole-system transdisciplinary approach to solutions-oriented research to improve planetary health. The Centre brings together an unrivalled critical mass of catchment-coast-ocean expertise from across the University’s Strategic Research Institutes to address 21st-century challenges alongside national and international policy.
Interdisciplinary Strategic Institutes
Our diverse research spans three Strategic Institutes. Collaborative endeavour in rich, natural environments drives solutions to global challenges.
Sustainable Earth Institute
Science, engineering, arts, humanities, health and business, with community, businesses and individuals, innovate to build resilience for our planet.
Marine Institute
Marine, maritime, education and innovation expertise integrate to train scientists, engineers, policymakers, artists, technicians and business.
Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research
Transformation in life course, ageing, methodologies, e-health, technology and interventions in health, social care, lifestyle, health and wellbeing.