Supervisors - Henry Jeffrey, University of Edinburgh and Prof. Andrew Rae, University of the Highlands and Islands
PhD Student - Paul Kerr, University of Edinburgh
Status - Complete
Identify, analyse and characterise alternative technologies for conversion of wave energy to utilityscale electricity and explore industrial exploitation.
Alternative technologies (e.g. electroactive polymers and triboelectric nanogenerators) have the potential to
provide step change cost reduction beyond that achievable by traditional technologies and architectures of
wave energy converters.
Attractive qualities present potential for cost of energy reductions, e.g. flexibility of materials (survivability),
direct wave to electricity conversion (reduced cost), reduced material use (low-carbon, cost).
The project builds upon R&D previously funded and/or delivered in Scotland.
An R&D roadmap will guide funders and industry, supporting Scotland’s Renewable Energy and Low
Carbon Potential.