Business Details
Engineering Support for Renewable Energy Solutions
Energy Technology Centre has been at the forefront of engineering innovation in the low carbon and renewable energy sectors since our establishment. Our team of specialists brings extensive expertise in mechanical, electrical, and aeronautical engineering to address complex challenges across wind, marine, thermal systems, biomass, fuel cells, hydrogen, energy storage, and low carbon vehicles. With state-of-the-art test facilities and bespoke rig design capabilities, we provide tailored solutions for clients seeking to develop and validate cutting-edge energy technologies.Our commitment to reducing our own carbon footprint through energy-efficient practices and renewable energy integration underscores our dedication to sustainability. As active participants in industry standards groups and collaborative projects like the EU REGAIN initiative, we combine technical excellence with a forward-thinking approach to deliver reliable, future-ready engineering solutions.
Services
Wind Energy Testing
Marine Power Systems
Thermal Systems Development
Low Carbon Vehicle Testing
Energy Storage Solutions
Hydrogen & Fuel Cells
Engineering Design
Structural Testing
Dynamometer Testing
Renewable Energy Consultancy
Highlights and features
- We offer bespoke test rig design for specific client requirements
- Our facilities support development across multiple energy sectors
- We provide turnkey project execution and facility access
- Our energy-efficient operations demonstrate sustainability leadership
- We actively contribute to industry standards development
Services
Wind Energy Testing
Our wind energy testing services include comprehensive facilities for small and medium-scale wind turbines. We offer wind tunnel testing, rain erosion analysis, and drivetrain evaluation. Our capabilities support prototype validation and performance optimisation for both onshore and offshore applications.
Marine Power Systems
We provide hydraulic testing facilities and bespoke rigs for marine energy system development. Our services include accelerated life cycle testing and component qualification for wave energy converters. The infrastructure supports both static and dynamic testing of marine power systems.
Thermal Systems Development
Our thermal engineering capabilities include 4MW steam generation systems and research boilers for combustion analysis. We support development of biomass gasifiers, heat recovery systems, and industrial thermal power plants with comprehensive measurement and analysis tools.
Low Carbon Vehicles
We offer rolling road facilities and engine test cells for low emission vehicle development. Our services cover alternative fuel testing, electric drivetrain validation, and emissions reduction technologies for next-generation transportation solutions.
Energy Storage Solutions
Our energy storage research includes electrical and thermal storage systems integration. We develop control strategies and mathematical models for optimising storage capacity, supporting grid stability and renewable energy utilisation at industrial scales.
Questions
What engineering sectors do you specialise in?
We specialise in wind, marine, thermal systems, biomass, fuel cells, hydrogen, energy storage, and low carbon vehicle technologies.
Do you offer bespoke test rig design?
Yes, we design and build custom test rigs tailored to specific client requirements across all energy sectors.
Can clients access your test facilities directly?
Yes, we provide client access to our facilities under clear permissions and guidelines for independent testing.
Are you involved in industry standards development?
We actively participate in RenewableUK Standards Groups, IEC technical working groups, and MCS working groups.
How do you support renewable energy innovation?
Through our EU-funded projects like REGAIN, we demonstrate best practices in low carbon building technology and sustainable project execution.
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