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R&D in Sustainability and renewables

Renewable generation, storage, efficiency and carbon reduction projects often depend on qualifying R&D.

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Typical qualifying R&D

Examples of the work we see qualify in this sector. What matters is the technical uncertainty a project resolves, not the industry it sits in.

  1. 01

    Development of Renewable Energy Technologies

    Innovating new or improved technologies for generating energy from renewable sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and biomass. This can include developing more efficient solar panels, advanced wind turbine designs, or technologies for harnessing wave and tidal energy.

  2. 02

    Energy Storage Solutions

    Researching and developing advanced energy storage systems to support the integration of renewable energy into the grid. Projects can involve creating high-capacity batteries, improving energy storage efficiency, or developing new storage technologies like flywheels or compressed air energy storage.

  3. 03

    Smart Grid and Grid Integration Technologies

    Innovating smart grid technologies that enhance the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of energy distribution networks. This includes developing systems for real-time grid monitoring, demand response, and integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) into the grid.

  4. 04

    Energy Efficiency and Conservation Innovations

    Developing technologies and methods to reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency across various sectors. Projects may focus on enhancing the efficiency of industrial processes, optimising building energy management systems, or creating energy-saving appliances.

  5. 05

    Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS)

    Researching and developing technologies for capturing, utilising, and storing carbon dioxide emissions from industrial and energy production processes. This includes projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the sequestration and conversion of CO2 into useful products.

  6. 06

    Development of Bioenergy and Biomass Technologies

    Innovating in the production and utilisation of bioenergy from organic materials such as agricultural residues, waste, or dedicated energy crops. Projects can involve improving the efficiency of bioenergy conversion processes, developing new biofuels, or optimising anaerobic digestion systems.

  7. 07

    Hydrogen Production and Utilisation

    Researching and developing technologies for producing and using hydrogen as a clean energy carrier. This includes innovations in electrolyzers for green hydrogen production, hydrogen storage solutions, and hydrogen fuel cell technologies.

  8. 08

    Advanced Nuclear Energy Solutions

    Innovating in the field of nuclear energy to develop safer, more efficient, and sustainable nuclear power technologies. Projects may involve research into small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced nuclear fuel cycles, or nuclear waste management and reprocessing techniques.

  9. 09

    Development of Advanced Drilling and Extraction Techniques

    Creating new methods for drilling and extracting energy resources with minimal environmental impact. This includes advancements in drilling technologies for oil and gas, geothermal energy extraction, or methods for extracting resources from challenging environments.

  10. 10

    Innovations in Energy Management Software and Systems

    Developing software and systems for optimising energy use and management. This includes creating platforms for energy monitoring and control, predictive maintenance systems, and tools for optimising energy trading and market participation.

Client case study

Tewke

tewke.com
Client
Piers Daniell
Sector
Software and hardware development
Scheme
SME
Turnover
Pre-revenue
Employees
10 to 30
Walmer Group’s technical knowledge helped us in optimizing the R&D benefit that was available to us as well as helping us win 2 Innovation Grants. Given we are developing highly technical products, working with experts was important to us, and Walmer delivered on this expectation. Having founded multiple successful businesses, I was very impressed with the great level of service provided by the Walmer team. Highly recommended.
Piers Daniell

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