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BSc students’ field visit to develop strategic assessment of Guernsey’s renewable energy potential
May 20th, 2013 by Guernsey Renewable Energy Commission
Academics and students from the University of Exeter are in Guernsey on a field visit looking to build upon the visit by University of Exeter students in 2012 and to further develop a strategic assessment of the renewable energy potential for Guernsey. This initiative is part of the State of Guernsey’s Commerce and Employment Department, [...]
Guernsey lecture on exoplanets and their atmospheres on 23 November
November 8th, 2012 by La Société Guernesiaise
The Astronomy Section of La Société Guernesiaise invites you to a lecture by Paul Anthony Wilson of the University of Exeter on ‘Exoplanets and their atmospheres’ beginning at 7.30 pm on Friday, 23 November 2012 at Frossard Lecture theatre, Candie Gardens. The lecture is free. The discovery of planets around other stars over the last [...]
Predicting power of next wave could double amount of energy captured
June 28th, 2012 by University of Exeter
The energy generated from our oceans could be doubled using new methods for predicting wave power. Research led by the University of Exeter, published in the journal Renewable Energy, could pave the way for significant advancements in marine renewable energy, making it a more viable source of power. The study, Wave energy converter control by wave [...]
Guernsey marine renewable energy assessment lecture on 20 June 2012
June 14th, 2012 by Channel Island Group of Professional Engineers
The Channel Islands Group of Professional Engineers hosts a presentation on Marine Renewable Energy Assessment for Guernsey by Michael Stephenson, Stuart Brown and Dr. Lars Johanning of the University of Exeter on Wednesday 20 June 2012 at Les Rocquettes Hotel. The presentation begins at 8.00 pm and is free to attend, but as is customary [...]
Renewable energy researchers from University of Exeter study Guernsey potential
May 30th, 2012 by Richard Lord
Third year BSc/MEng University of Exeter Renewable Energy students gave presentations on Guernsey’s potential to develop offshore wind, wave, and tidal energy resources at a seminar held at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre on Monday 28 May 2012. Research teams also looked at the potential for onshore renewable energy development and infrastructure requirements. Their completed reports [...]
University of Exeter helps Guernsey develop renewable energy strategy
May 1st, 2012 by States of Guernsey Commerce and Employment Department
Academics and students from the University of Exeter are coming to Guernsey on a field visit to make a high level strategic assessment of the renewable energy potential for Guernsey. This initiative is part of Commerce and Employment’s Renewable Energy Team’s (RET) long term strategic alliance with leading UK Universities to progress local macro marine [...]
Beaches receive microplastic from machine washing synthetic fabrics
January 29th, 2012 by University College Dublin
Microplastic, polyester and acrylic particles of less than one millimetre in size, released from synthetic fabrics during machine washing, is contaminating the world’s shorelines. According to a study led by Dr Mark Anthony Browne now with the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) in Santa Barbara, California, over 1,900 fibres can wash off [...]
UK universities helping Guernsey research macro renewable marine energy opportunities
December 7th, 2011 by States of Guernsey Commerce and Employment Department
The States of Guernsey Commerce and Employment Department (C&E) is forging strategic and long term alliances with leading UK Universities to progress macro renewable energy in Guernsey’s waters. This initiative will involve multiple research projects from various Universities focused on Guernsey’s marine renewable energy resource. It is intended to be the start of a long [...]
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