About usThe Policy and Innovation Research Group analyses the dynamics of innovation in offshore renewable energy systems. Specialising in technology assessment and the relationships between policy, investment and innovation, we provide trusted analysis and advice throughout a network of academic research, industry and policy stakeholders.
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Latest Updates
Policy and Innovation Group UK Ocean Energy UK Review 2020![]() 22/03/2022
In collaboration with Wave Energy Scotland, the Energy Technology Partnership, and Supergen ORE Hub, the University of Edinburgh's Policy and Innovation Group has released their UK Ocean Energy Review 2021. The report is an expansion of the UK chapter of the IEA-OES Annual Report 2021 and summarises the progress of wave, tidal stream and tidal range technology, markets and policy achieved by the UK in the last year. Read more. |
UK Wave Energy programme archives available now18/10/2021
The archives from the UK Wave Energy Programme that ran between 1974 and 1983 are now available on the Edinburgh Research Archive. Read more. |
The value of innovative offshore renewable energy to the UK
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A new study quantifies the potential economic benefit, in gross value added (GVA) terms, that the UK stands to gain through the deployment of innovative offshore renewable energy (ORE) technologies in domestic and international waters. Read more. |
Our Team
The Policy and Innovation Group is composed by enthusiastic researchers dedicated to the analysis and promotion of ocean energy. The team is led by Mr Henry Jeffrey, Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh.
Henry Jeffrey
Head of Policy and Innovation Group |
The Team |