Heat Energy Theme Workgroup ETP Dr Zhibin Yu

Heat Energy Theme Workgroup, ETP Dr Zhibin Yu University of Glasgow ETP Emporium, 31 st May 2017

Heat is a hot topic!

Heat is a big topic!

Heat is also a challenging topic! Source: DECC courtesy of Imperial College.

Heat Energy Research Theme ETP has been establishing a new research theme on “Heat Energy” in response to the Scottish Government’s emerging priority in the area of heat energy. To establish a broad R&D network focusing on heat energy across Scotland, involving both academia and industry. To provide a point of contact for the Scottish government when such expertise is needed. To create an interface between the academia and industry To facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange in this area.

Heat Energy Theme Workgroup Coordinator: Dr Zhibin Yu (based at University of Glasgow) BDM: Dr Alistair Mccay (based at University of Glasgow) Members across 12 partner universities ~25 members so far, still growing, and more are welcome

Heat Energy Theme Workgroup Multi-disciplinary expertise for a multi-disciplinary challenge – Geothermal – Heat pumps – District heating networks – Heat energy storage – CHP / Bio-CHP – Heat demand – Solar thermal – Hydrogen generation / distribution – Numerical modelling – CFD / heat transfer / heat exchanger – Energy policy – Social science / user behaviour – Business model…

Opportunities for collaboration ETP Energy Industry Doctorate Programme Industry Engagement Fund

ETP Energy Industry Doctorate Programme Each doctorate has two supervisors from different universities. Companies are co-investors, support project specification and engage directly with the research Average cost - £ 90 k total; Up to £ 30 k from ETP, remainder split between university and industry partner (can be in-kind).

Industry Engagement Fund – Requirements Scottish SME Low carbon project Innovative + knowledge exchange >30% contribution to costs University partner

Innovation Funds – TRL Coverage EU Fast Track to Innovation EU Research & Innovation Actions EU Eurostars EU SME Instrument Industry SMART: Scotland Feasibility Grant SE Innov Sup Grant: Feasibility SMART: Scotland Devt Grant SE R&D Grant SE Seek & Solve Grant SE Collaborative R&D Grant Early SE Innovation Support Grant Late Innovate UK Energy Catalyst - Mid Innovation Centre Funding Catapult Funding ETP Advisory Group ETP Consultancy Fund Innovation Voucher? Academia UK RC Funding SFC Grants TRL 1 TRL 2 TRL 3 TRL 4 TRL 5 TRL 6 TRL 7 TRL 8 TRL 9

Industry Engagement Fund up to £ 20 k 1 week approval BDM helps with process

Aim of this session Bring together industry, the public sector and academia for networking. Discuss innovations required for addressing the challenges in the area of heat energy. Present the R&D expertise within Scotland & the needs of SMEs. Identify avenues of cooperation and opportunities of collaboration

I hope you will find… Heat is also a cool topic! Thanks!