Research and Development: Low Carbon Technologies

Through our research and development capability, we have made significant contributions to the development of renewable energy technology.

These have included the development and testing of large scale hydroelectric generator equipment, pioneering research into wave and tidal power systems.

Energy Technology Centre
TUV NEL manages Scottish Enterprise's Energy Technology Centre - a specialist facility that provides support and technical resources intended to realise the commercial potential of new energy related products and technologies.

Wind Turbine Test Site
Myres Hill wind turbine test site allows TUV NEL to investigate for clients issues around performance verification, testing and development. TUV NEL also provides wind tunnel access to accelerate the process.

Fuel Cell Systems
Fuel cell modelling and technical support is used to assist the development of fuel cells and fuel cell systems. Areas of specialism include thermal and fluid flow issues.

Low Carbon Energy
Our capability can be accessed to support the development of renewable energy systems including large and small scale wind energy systems; marine power systems; alternative fuels including biomass and hydrogen; and fuel cell systems.