When we think about industry sectors thatneed to take greater steps to reduce their environmental impact, computing is perhaps not the first that springs to mind. However, Professor Portelli’s study shows potential for cutting-edge new technologies from supercomputing to produce more energy-efficient software design that reduces the environmental impact of the global computing sector.
A University of Edinburgh-supported startup business, which aims to transform the global wind farm industry, has secured an Innovate UK grant to help develop its technology.
The world’s first rapid testing facility for tidal turbine blades, which researchers say can speed up development of marine energy technologies while helping to reduce costs, has opened for business.
The University of Edinburgh will help decarbonise the English and Welsh electricity system and accelerate progress towards net zero, through a five-year innovation partnership with National Grid Electricity Transmission that was agreed with Edinburgh Innovations’ support.
A global centre of excellence aiming to transform large-scale
manufacturing through innovation and skills development has been
launched in the south-east of Scotland.
Edinburgh Innovations and the School of Mathematics organised a week-long industry challenge event for MSc students from several disciplines interested in working with the energy sector.
What’s your next challenge? Spin in, spin out or start up?
