Funding announced for cross-border renewable energy research project

A cross-border EU-funded project will generate almost 60 years of renewable energy research, promoters said.
Undated handout photo issued by the Special EU Programmes Body of (left to right) Director and Chief Executive of South West College Malachy McAleer, CEO of the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) Gina McIntyre, and Jill Cush Head of Innovation and Business Development for South West College, as they announce funding worth 5.8 million euro (4.9 million) for a cross-border EU-funded project will generate almost 60 years of renewable energy research.Undated handout photo issued by the Special EU Programmes Body of (left to right) Director and Chief Executive of South West College Malachy McAleer, CEO of the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) Gina McIntyre, and Jill Cush Head of Innovation and Business Development for South West College, as they announce funding worth 5.8 million euro (4.9 million) for a cross-border EU-funded project will generate almost 60 years of renewable energy research.
Undated handout photo issued by the Special EU Programmes Body of (left to right) Director and Chief Executive of South West College Malachy McAleer, CEO of the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) Gina McIntyre, and Jill Cush Head of Innovation and Business Development for South West College, as they announce funding worth 5.8 million euro (4.9 million) for a cross-border EU-funded project will generate almost 60 years of renewable energy research.

The four-year scheme will be led by South West College in Northern Ireland and aims to develop new products and processes for sale.

It will also facilitate access to state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing equipment to ensure research can be delivered to a world-class standard.

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The Special European Union Programmes Body (SEUPB) announced funding worth 5.8 million euro (£4.9 million), to be matched by government departments in Belfast and Dublin.

SEUPB chief executive officer Gina McIntyre said: "The region as a whole is adversely affected by low levels of research and innovation within certain business sectors.

"The Renewable Engine project will help to address this through the creation of a new cross-border collaborative partnership that will generate industry-relevant research.

"This research will prove invaluable for businesses working within the renewable energy sector in terms of increasing both their competitiveness and profitability."

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Upon completion, the project aims to generate 57 years' worth of research developed at PhD level and above.

The SEUPB added: "This research will lead to commercial advantage for the participating businesses, on both sides of the border."

Project partners involved within the creation of a "super cluster" include Queen's University Belfast, the Institute of Technology Sligo, the University of Strathclyde, Manufacturing NI, Action Renewables and Mid Ulster Council.