About us

The 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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More about the Group.

Video courtesy of IEA OES.

Latest Updates

​The role of Offshore Renewable Energy in delivering Net Zero

​10/06/2021
Supergen ORE Hub has prepared a briefing paper on the role of offshore renewable energy in delivering net zero, highlighting the importance of offshore renewable technologies for the upcoming COP26 conference. Read more.

Update​ COVID-19 

​​09/06/2021
Prioritizing the safety and well-being of our researchers and wider community, the Policy and Innovation Group  is following national guidance related to COVID-19. Our team members are currently working from home and conducting meetings virtually. As usual, you can contact our team through Skype, Teams or email regarding our projects. ​Best wishes to everyone at this challenging time.

UK Ocean Energy
​Review 2020

​​18/03/2021
In collaboration with Wave Energy Scotland, the Policy and Innovation Group has released the UK Ocean Energy Review 2020. Read more.

Projects

DTOceanPlus - picture courtesy of NOVA

EnFAIT - picture courtesy of NOVA

FLOTANT

ETIP Ocean 2

EMERGE - picture courtesy of UMBRA Group

UMACK - picture courtesy of CorPower

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

Meet the team

Contact

The University of Edinburgh
School of Engineering
​Faraday Building, The King's Buildings
Mayfield Road
EH9 3JL
Edinburgh
​Tel: +44 (0)131 650 5570 ​​