Green-Tech Nottingham
Turning innovation into commercialisation
Nottingham’s two outstanding academic institutions, Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and The University of Nottingham, are at the cutting-edge of commercially focused, world-class environmental technology research.
At NTU, the Applied Energy and Environmental Engineering Research Group aims to solve problems arising from sustainability issues and support efforts to improve the ecology and the environment. Among its research themes are thermal energy storage; refrigeration and air-conditioning; thermochemical energy storage; water, waste and material management; air filtration and sustainable technologies.
Within this group is the Micro Hydro Centre, which carries out research into low-cost equipment for small-scale water-powered electricity. The main aim is to develop affordable generators for villagers in developing countries.
One of the most important research centres over at The University of Nottingham is the Energy Technologies Research Institute. It draws together some 50 academics, spanning six academic schools, and works in collaboration with the likes of E.ON, Rolls-Royce and Ford. Areas of its dynamic research include carbon capture and storage, hydrogen storage and fuel cells, sustainable buildings, wind energy, biofuels and solar technology.
Also there is a dedicated Centre for the Environment provides a focus for multidisciplinary research across several schools and groups. These include the internationally leading Centre for Clean Water Technologies, Nottingham Fuel and Energy Centre and the Environmental Technology Centre. The latter bridges the gap between research and business, providing valuable funded services and support.
The University of Nottingham is also proud to be part of the Midlands Energy Consortium, which beat off stiff competition from around the UK to host the prestigious Energy Technologies Institute. Bringing together some of the world’s biggest companies, such as BP, E.ON and Shell, the ETI could generate funding of up to £1 billion over the next few years as it seeks to secure sustainable and affordable energy for the future.
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