PhD Research Renewable Energy
University of Exeter
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Based at the University’s Penryn Campus near Falmouth, you will work with leading research experts exploring the latest technological advances in this socially critical area of investigationExpertise in energy policy, marine renewables, bio-fuels, electrical power and networks, wind, photo-voltaic and thermal technologiesSuperb research facilities including a renewable energy laboratory and wind turbineResearch funded by the UK Energy Research Centre, UK Research Councils, UK Government ...Read more

Based at the University’s Penryn Campus near Falmouth, you will work with leading research experts exploring the latest technological advances in this socially critical area of investigationExpertise in energy policy, marine renewables, bio-fuels, electrical power and networks, wind, photo-voltaic and thermal technologiesSuperb research facilities including a renewable energy laboratory and wind turbineResearch funded by the UK Energy Research Centre, UK Research Councils, UK Government Departments, the European Union and private institutionsLeading role in the £15 million PRIMaRE research institute to support the development of marine energy in the South West

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41/279
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11th
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DIVYESH
29 Oct 24

The campus it was really good and calm if you like the nature area. if you like the city area then this Cornwall campus is not for you. teaching was really good and professors are..Read more

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Molly
03 Feb 24

The Penryn campus is in such a lovely location. The course is really interesting. The uni could be improved by making accessing mental health support..Read more

Entry requirements

The information below applies to self-funded PhD, MPhil and Masters by Research applicants, but if you are applying for a funded PhD studentship, please follow the specific instructions related to that application. Pinpoint your PhD research area; Investigate whether this area is available at Exeter; Ensure that you meet our English language entry requirements (international students only); Construct and refine your PhD research proposal; Approach your potential supervisor(s); Apply online. PhD studentships pages can be accessed in our Funding lists on Finance tabs under each research topic page, and are also available from the Postgraduate Research search results pages on this site, on the PhD projects tab.

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£5,006 per year

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DIVYESH
29 Oct 24
MSc Applied Data Science (Renewable Energy)
The campus it was really good and calm if you like the nature area. if you like the city area then this Cornwall campus is not for you. teaching was really good and professors are...
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Molly
03 Feb 24
Renewable Energy Engineering with Industrial Experience - MEng (Hons)
The Penryn campus is in such a lovely location. The course is really interesting. The uni could be improved by making accessing mental health support...
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University of Exeter
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A member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, the University of Exeter ranks in 11th place in the UK (Complete...

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University of Exeter Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Penryn Cornwall  0.4 miles away

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