Durham Energy Institute (DEI)
The Durham Energy Institute is part of Durham University, one of the world's top 100 universities. Based upon success at winning research funding, DEI is one of the UK's leading university research communities in at least five energy disciplines:
offshore wind,
photovoltaics,
carbon capture and storage,
electricity transmission and
smart grids.
DEI also has strong capabilities in technologies for
fusion energy and
biofuels. Its unique offering is the linking of societal research to these technology areas.
DEI will use its academic breadth and depth to:
- Contribute to the design of robust test plans and analysis methodology
- Oversee the academic process
- Generate core hypotheses
- Analyse trial results and draw conclusions
- Develop and publish academic papers
- Develop recommendations for market structures
DEI has extensive experience of trialling technology in a wide range of situations e.g. trials of demand response on Scottish islands, Greek islands and in Uganda; Gen AVC controller; closed loop EdF networks; web-based demand response techniques; real time thermal rating equipment; storage devices (850kVA, 2 hours); Gilesgate community, energy monitors, energy diaries, awareness raising.
In addition to its academic input, Durham University Science Site and the wider Durham University estate will also host key elements of the project’s trials.
Professor Phil Taylor, of Durham University's Durham Energy Institute, said: "I am proud that we have the opportunity to bring the wide range of disciplines available at the Energy Institute to bear on practical issues involving real customers. New problems require new solutions, and the combination of cutting edge research with the ability to work with leading industry partners gives us the best chance of delivering real value to customers." For more information about the Durham Energy Institute, visit
www.durham.ac.uk/dei.