This developing Beacon, led by Dr Anna Young, focuses on renewable technologies, particularly wind, wave and tidal power. The Beacon addresses the challenges associated with large-scale deployment of these technologies, aiming to generate a future-focussed design philosophy that encompasses both technical performance and environmental impacts. The work will inform government policy as the next steps are taken towards net-zero.

This project brings together experts in the technical, financial and environmental aspects of renewable power from across the Faculty of Engineering and Design. The Zero Carbon Offshore Power Beacon welcomes involvement from a broader range of disciplines, such as understanding public perceptions of these technologies, consumer behaviour and fluctuations in energy availability. Through the Beacon, we will connect with partners in the GW4 Climate Alliance and relevant Supergen Hubs.

• Dr Anna Young, Developing Beacon Lead, Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Dr Philippe Blondel, Department of Physics
• Dr Yunjie Gu, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• Dr Andrew Hillis, Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Dr Alan Hunter, Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Prof Furong Li, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• Dr Rick Lupton, Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Dr Cormac Reale, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
• Dr HaNa Yu, Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Prof Jun Zang, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering

Events

This Beacon runs regular seminars to share research, please contact Dr Anna Young to receive an invite and further information.

News

• Sustainable power and laser imaging at ITT15
• Bath engineer Dr Anna Young wins Covid Unsung Hero Award