This cross partnership, multi-disciplinary group are focused on using their combined expertise to explore solutions to questions raised from across the energy sector, combining knowledge of engineering, environmental monitoring and reporting, for land and marine based strategies.

UHI Energy Innovation is focused on delivering local, regional and national benefit to partners across Scotland and internationally. Our researchers and facilities are on the doorstep of Scotland’s most impressive energy resources and recent industry developments, complementing our expertise with a commitment to support the energy sector as it delivers for Scotland and the Highlands and Islands region.

The University has world-class facilities and multi-disciplinary research teams particularly relating to environmental, marine, rural and socio-economic aspects, who are focusing on and providing solutions to ongoing energy challenges.

Our Focus Areas

• Environmental survey/monitoring
• Marine mammal, fish/fisheries and bird interactions
• Marine governance, planning & decision-support tools
• Safety and training
• Socioeconomic impact, community energy & carbon foot-printing
• Energy systems
• Resource assessment/characterisation
• Sustainable Systems 
• Decommissioning