Institute for Energy Systems

An underwater view of the turbines in the Flowave tidal and wave tank

The Institute for Energy Systems, IES, is one of seven multi-disciplinary research institutes within the School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh. Led by Professor Alasdair McDonald there are seven integrated research areas involving 26 academic staff, 28 research staff and around 70 postgraduate students.

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Chair in Renewable Energy Technology and Head of Research Institute
Head of School and Bert Whittington Chair

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