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Green energy systems and storage

We need to discover and develop ways of using and generating renewable energy which eliminates the need for fossil fuels at source. Our site benefits from an interconnected 'smart' energy system comprised of solar PV panels which generate green energy, then linked to batteries and our hydrogen electrolyser to produce green hydrogen, and combined with captured CO2 to generate a range of sustainable fuels.

Expertise in renewables and smart energy systems

Our facilities enable a range of R&D on integrated renewable energy systems, Power-to-X, emissions monitoring, fuel cell and electrolyser technology advancement.

System integration

Our solar PV panels are used to generate green energy for the site, which can be linked to the batteries and our hydrogen electrolyser to produce green hydrogen. We can then use the green energy with the green H2 and captured CO2 to produce sustainable fuels.

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System integration

PEM fuel cell and electrolyster technology advancement

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PEM fuel cell and electrolyster technology advancement

Facilities

Explore our state-of-the-art renewables and smart energy systems facilities.

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  • Renewables and smart energy systems
Solar PV Panels
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Solar PV Panels

We have several solar PV panels situated on the roof...

  • Renewables and smart energy systems
Smart energy system
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Smart energy system

We bring together energy generation across multiple low-carbon sources and...

  • Hydrogen
  • Renewables and smart energy systems
PEM fuel cell
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PEM fuel cell

The modular design also enables research into fuel cell operation,...

  • Renewables and smart energy systems
Micro CHP
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Micro CHP

It can operate on a broad spectrum of fuels, from...

  • Renewables and smart energy systems
Energy storage batteries
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Energy storage batteries

Our facility hosts 120kWh, 50Kw Lithium battery with DC and...

  • Renewables and smart energy systems
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Biomass Gasifier
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Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Biomass Gasifier

The Burkhardt GmbH V4.50 gasifier and integrated KW Energie Smartblock...

Our renewables and smart energy systems experts

Our team of expert academics and dedicated professional staff help to support world-leading energy research. Find out more about their expertise below.

All Team
Executive board
Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian OBE

Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian OBE

Managing Director

Researchers and academic staff
Dr Andy Heeley

Dr Andy Heeley

Research Associate - Hydrogen and Zero-Carbon Fuels

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    Energy Innovation Centre, University of Sheffield
    Sheffield Business Park
    Europa Avenue
    S9 1ZA