Low Carbon Research Institute

The Institute was set up to unite and promote energy research in Wales, UK to help deliver a low carbon future. The multidisciplinary LCRI aims to support the energy sector, UK and globally, to develop low carbon generation, storage, distribution and end use technologies, and to offer policy advice.

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Research themes

The LCRI carries out research, education and training around eight main themes of low carbon:

Photovoltaics

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Hydrogen Energy Systems

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Marine energy

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Bioenergy

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Low or Zero Carbon Built Environment

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Large Scale Power Generation

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Low Carbon Transitions and Policy

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Graduate School

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Funding bodies

The research and training projects of the LCRI fit into 3 main areas →

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Convergence Energy Programme (ERDF/ESF)

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UK Research Councils

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Industrial, Government and other EU Research Funds

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Latest events

LCRI Annual Conference 2013 : Low Carbon Market Transitions

The 2013 LCRI Conference will focus on Low Carbon Market Transitions. Looking at the work of the LCRI in the current economic climate, with speakers discussing the ways our research is having an impact upon the Welsh economy, by developing technologies and services, and creating jobs.

Date: Tue, 05/11/2013 - 9:00am to Wed, 06/11/2013 - 6:00pm
Location: Venue Cymru, Llandudno
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Conferences

Latest news

New 'Low or Zero Carbon Built Environment' Website Launched

The LCRI's 'Low or Zero Carbon Built Environment' research group's website is now live. Click on this link or enter http://lcbe.cardiff.ac.uk/ into your web browser to visit the site.
Post date: Fri, 14/06/2013 - 11:54am
Author: sarsf2

Environmental Sustainability Case Study: Vintage Joinery

The LCRI Convergence Energy Programme offers free support to companies within the Wales Convergence areas, to help develop Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and Equality and Diversity (E&D) strategies.This allows businesses to improve their corporate image, make financial savings, and improve their compliance with legislation.

Post date: Tue, 11/06/2013 - 11:57am
Author: LCRIComms

Marine Makes a Splash at All Energy

In May, Gareth Potter, Marine’s Industrial Liaison Officer attended the two day 2013 All Energy Renewables show at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.

All Energy is the UK’s largest renewable energy event which was held in Aberdeen ‘Europe’s Energy City’. All Energy combines all elements of the renewables and sustainable energy industries under one roof - it brings together business professionals, academics, financiers and government representatives to drive innovation, business and investment opportunities across all sectors.

Post date: Tue, 04/06/2013 - 12:10pm
Author: LCRIComms

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