Our Energy Futures programme covers a range of specialist areas in the low carbon landscape with research focussed on:

• New energy technologies for buildings and vehicles
• Generation, storage and use of hydrogen

We have invested £17.2m in new equipment and facilities at the University of Birmingham and the University of Warwick.

We welcome businesses of all sizes to access our state-of-the-art research and testing facilities, expertise and work with us on collaborative research.

Projects and research

There are two projects in the Energy Futures programme, each containing several research themes:

1. Energy efficiency

• Fuel combustemption and optical diagnostics
• Future engines and fuels
• Hybrid electric powertrains
• Hybrid electric powertrain systems for rail and heavy vehicle applications
• Power and control systems
• Power electronics and silicon carbide
• Smart grids
• Solar and thermal technologies

2. Hydrogen

• Hydrogen Materials
  
• Hydrogen Storage
• Fuel Cell Technologies
• BioFuels
• Waste to Energy
• Electric/Hybrid Vehicles

What we can offer businesses

• Independent product verification
• Consultancy services including technical support, problem solving and product development
• Advice on funding and grants
• Strategic partnering
• Contract and collaborative research, including multi-partner projects
• IP licensing and patents
• Knowledge transfer partnerships, including placements or studentships
• Bespoke training and development for employees, one-to-one or in groups