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
![]() 10/07/2023
Technology push funding is crucial in supporting Research and Innovation (R&I) in order to minimise market pull funding investment. This report presents a detailed analysis of the current state of R&I in the wave and tidal stream sector in the UK and EU, culminated by a UK deep dive analysis. This will enable the UK to shape its R&I funding strategy, enabling development of the ocean energy sector. Read more |
10/07/2023
This report has forecasted the potential deployment of at least 6GW wave and at least 6GW of tidal stream energy devices in UK waters by 2050, outlining how the ocean energy sector can meaningfully contribute towards the UK's Net Zero targets. Read more |
Ocean Energy and Net Zero: Policy Support for the Cost Effective Delivery of 12GW Wave and Tidal Stream by 2050 ![]() 04/07/2023
This new study outlines the level of policy support, and quantifies the associated costs, that will be required to deliver at least 6GW of wave and 6GW of tidal stream to the UK energy mix by 2050. By utilising a number of future evidence-based scenarios, this report will evaluate the impact of both technology push and market pull policy support mechanisms, with a particular emphasis on the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the attainment of high technology learning rates. Read more. |
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What are the UK power system benefits from deployments of wave and tidal stream generation?![]() 20/01/2023
This study quantifies the potential power system benefits that the UK stands to gain through the deployment of marine energy technologies (wave and tidal stream) in domestic waters. |
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 |
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