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Development and Optimisation of the Dolphin Wave Energy Converter Oct 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2027
The Dolphin Wave Energy Converter will be analysed and optimised using different techniques. Experimental and theoretical work will be required to come up with an optimum device capable of gathering energy from the sea waves motion.

Annandale Distillery

Annandale Distillery Mar 1, 2022 - Oct 31, 2022
As part of the practise to make whisky, the fermentation processes result in CO2 emissions from the 6 x 12,000 litre wooden washbacks. Each fermentation lasts for 72 hours, producing CO2 for the whole process. Consequently, the distillery would like... Read More about Annandale Distillery.

Blackthorn Salt

Blackthorn Salt May 1, 2022 - Feb 28, 2023
Blackthorn Salt is a specialist food grade sea salt produced from Scottish sea water utilising an historic production process which is both sustainable and environmentally responsible. In-keeping with the company’s ethos of sustainable production, wh... Read More about Blackthorn Salt.

Mara Seaweed May 1, 2022 - May 15, 2023
Process intensification and decarbonisation of a seaweed drying process. This is an energy intensive process, requiring specialist heating equipment to control the heat supplied to seaweed drying appliances. This heating equipment has to-date typical... Read More about Mara Seaweed.

Dissident Distilling

Dissident Distilling Feb 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2022
Dissident Spirits Ltd intends to employ a novel heating method in the production of Scotch whisky by using thermal oil as the medium of heat transfer, allowing the production to run entirely electrically, thus reducing our onsite carbon emissions to... Read More about Dissident Distilling.

HyHo Silver

HyHo Silver Jan 1, 2021 - Apr 30, 2021
The objective of the project is to examine the practicality of the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) being able to offer a fuel cell / combined heat and power installation at a local jewellery company (Sheila Fleet), with the aim of helping to dec... Read More about HyHo Silver.

HyFive - OrkneyCheese Jun 10, 2019 - Dec 9, 2019
This project would facilitate a feasibility study and energy survey for 4 organisations on Orkney, to explore the possibilities of transferring to a low carbon hydrogen fuelled energy system. The overall outcome would be 4 diverse companies offering... Read More about HyFive - OrkneyCheese.

HyFive - NorthVet Jun 10, 2019 - Dec 9, 2019
This project would facilitate a feasibility study and energy survey for 4 organisations on Orkney, to explore the possibilities of transferring to a low carbon hydrogen fuelled energy system. The overall outcome would be 4 diverse companies offering... Read More about HyFive - NorthVet.

North Lands Creative

North Lands Creative Jun 12, 2019 - Dec 11, 2019
North Lands Creative is the only open access dedicated glass studio in Scotland and one of a very small number in Europe.
Sustainability, perceived environmental impact and cost prevent the facility being used to its full potential and is res... Read More about North Lands Creative.

Inverted Hydro-generation Jul 10, 2018 - Oct 26, 2018
Inverted hydro-electrical generation concept realisation and proof of concept evaluation.

Orkney Distillery Apr 1, 2018 - Nov 30, 2018
Innovative energy resourcing options for a new build distillery.

The project aims to seek an optimal low-carbon design for a new-build distillery, with particular reference to local energy systems and environment in Orkney (local grid... Read More about Orkney Distillery.

KTP City of Edinburgh Council Nov 3, 2014 - Aug 31, 2018
To develop an energy benchmarking, management and implementation strategy for a diverse building estate to meet the Council’s overarching sustainability strategy – ‘Sustainable Edinburgh 2020’ and beyond.

Innovate KTP no. 009555

ENEwall Dec 1, 2016 - Jun 29, 2018
Innovative Offsite manufacturing project on an energy efficient wall structure

Re-Tek Ltd - Renewable Energy Assessment of warehouse Oct 10, 2011 - Oct 8, 2012
Re-Tek Ltd & Edinburgh Napier University - Feasibility Study on the assessment on the choice of a renewable energy source for Re-Tek's office and warehouse facility in East Kilbride.

Solar PV Feasibility Project Jun 1, 2011 - Oct 8, 2012
Easthall Park Housing Co-operative & Edinburgh Napier University - Feasibility Study on Solar PV sizing and economic analysis

Retrofit Scotland Jun 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016
Evaluation of retrofit measures for Scottish housing

Energy Ideas Jan 1, 2015 - Jan 31, 2016
Project: extended monitoring and evaluation of the performance of and user satisfaction with air source heat pump installations in older social housing stock

Jacobite Cruises Mar 1, 2011 - Feb 28, 2012
The project we have been asked to help with involves the carbon footprint assessment of the company in both the new visitor centre and the vessels. The aim of the project is to a/ improve visitor experience and thus improve repeat visits to the area,... Read More about Jacobite Cruises.

Process heat recovery feasibility study Jan 5, 2015 - Jul 31, 2015
Evaluate the application of a novel heat exchanger design for the food and drink sector.
This project was supported by Interface Food & Drink

KTP Building Contracts Agency (KTP006110) Jul 1, 2004 - Dec 31, 2009
To develop a range of high quality specialist sound and thermal insulation solutions compliant to Building Regulations for new build and retrofit market and a thermal assessment software model for business applications.

PERFECTION FP7 Jan 1, 2009 - Jul 24, 2013
PERFECTION is a coordination action for which the main objective is the development of a framework and a set of indicators concerning the overall quality of the indoor environment of buildings. The main focus is on issues such as comfort, health and... Read More about PERFECTION FP7.