Energy Systems
Our ambition for energy systems research is to optimise the process of generating, distributing and utilising energy. Current research priorities are focused on ways that we can move towards a more sustainable and resilient system for key areas including transportation, manufacturing and grid storage. This requires major improvements in three key research areas:
Our work spans capabilities including Advanced Propulsion Systems and Intelligent Mobility, working with partners to provide applied research and skills development in related areas.
Current Projects
We are engaged in many projects with partners across a range of sectors and stages of system development:
- AMPLiFII: Creating a UK supply chain for automotive battery pack manufacturing.
- ELEVATE: Developing a technology innovation chain for electrochemical storage and power systems.
- HVEMS: Manufacturing and assembly methods for automotive electric machines.
- Off-Highway Intelligent Power Management: Technologies to increase the energy efficiency of off-highway vehicles.
- RESOLVE: Enabling the development of cost effective, energy efficient electric L-category vehicles.
See our full range of Energy Systems Projects>>
Facilities
Many of our Energy Systems facilities are co-ordinated as part of our Energy Innovation Centre.
More information on individual equipment and capability is available from our directory:
Education
Working in partnership with Technical Experts from Jjaguar Land Rover, the Energy Systems team have develpoed a range of modules as part of the Technical Accreditation Scheme (TAS). The Masters-level modules deliver high impact, relevant, specialised, state-of-the-art solutions in the fields of future vehicle technologies and virtual engineering. More information>>
Key Publications
- Barai, A., Chouchelamane, G., Guo, Y., McGordon, A. and Jennings P. (2015) A study on the impact of lithium-ion cell relaxation on electrochemical impedence spectroscopy. Journal of Power Sources 280.
- Marco, J., Kumari, N., Widanalage, D.W. and Jones, P. (2015) A cell-in-the-loop approach to systems modelling and simulation of energy storage systems. Energies 8:8.
- Birrell, S.A., Wilson, D., Yang, C.P., Dhadyalla, G. and Jennings, P. (2015) How driver behaviour and parking alignment affects inductive charging systems for electric vehicles. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies.
See more Publications from the Energy and Electrical Systems group >>
Media and Press
See WMG in the Media for additional press coverage.
Research Group
Energy Systems: People
Working with partners through
Advanced Propulsion Centre Spoke
Energy Innovation Centre
High Value Manufacturing Catapult
National Automotive Innovation Centre