Sustainability and Renewable Energy
Renewable and sustainable sources of energy are of increasing importance in reducing carbon emissions to help combat climate change. Smart systems can provide considerable benefits when used in solar energy systems, energy management of buildings, low-energy intelligent transportation, and other areas. Intelligent instrumentation can be used to identify losses and waste in energy use. Smart control can improve efficiency and enhance solar energy gain.We have experience gained through a number of sustainability-related projects:-
- A diesel-electric hybrid power plant intended for use in leisure boating, and small road vehicles
- Evaluation of novel thermal insulation materials
- Software for sustainability life-cycle analysis
- Heat-loss monitoring in swimming pools
- Photo-voltaic generation systems
- Thermal / hot water solar panels
The Centre for Smart Systems works with the KES International knowledge transfer organisation. Together, they are organising the First International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings, SEB'09 to be held in Brighton between 29 April and 1 May 2009.
Solare is a new project which aims to create a centre of excellence in the area of renewable energy. For more information about Solare .. click here ...
