Offshore Renewable Energy

Offshore Renewable Energy Research Theme

FastBlade is the world’s first test facility that uses regenerative hydraulic technology to offer high-quality, low-cost fatigue testing of tidal blades and other composite structures for research and product development.

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C-GEN's innovative design enhances efficiency, reduces weight, and simplifies maintenance, making it a versatile and reliable option for various renewable energy applications.

C-GEN Technology provides the following benefits:

High reliability and availability/>

  • Reduced Levelised Cost of Energy
  • High efficiency across an entire operating range
  • Standardised components
  • Built-in redundancy
  • Zero cogging torque
  • Reduced weight and size
  • Cost competitive
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This fundamental scientific research aims to investigate the dynamic loading, motion response, impact of vortex induced vibration and its suppression mechanism, and fatigue failure of subsea power cables subjected to combined 3-dimensional waves, currents, and turbulence.

Research Themes: 

  • Energy and Climate Change
  • Offshore Renewable Energy
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