Newcastle University Gets £7M Grant To Develop Sustainable Electrification

Study in UK: The researchers of the Universities of Newcastle, Bristol and Nottingham are all set to receive a £7 million grant to develop sustainable technologies for reducing wastage of energy.

The UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has awarded the researchers of the Universities of Newcastle, Bristol and Nottingham a funding of £7 million to develop sustainable electrification. Dr Liliana de Lillo, a Royal Academy of Engineering Senior Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham will lead the team.

The multidisciplinary team has experts in electric propulsion, power electronics, machine design, thermal management, materials and manufacturing. The co-leads are Dr Nick Simpson from Bristol and Dr Xu Deng from Newcastle.

Experts' Comments On EPSRC Funding For Sustainable Electrification

Dr Liliana de Lillo, from the University of Nottingham, said, “We are living through a new industrial revolution and this is a crucial time in the quest to find sustainable solutions to electrification across all industrial sectors. Through this research programme, we want to change the way we use energy. Renewable energy sources and electrification are key enablers of the aim to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions. We can achieve that aim through the integration of power electronics and electric motors, using common structures and systems to greatly reduce material usage and energy consumption. The ambition is to investigate and deliver innovative solutions that reduce energy wastage and minimise life cycle impacts and the quantity of precious materials used.”

Dr Kedar Pandya, EPSRC Executive Director for Strategy said, “Sustainable electrification is an important part of the work EPSRC is supporting to help secure a low-carbon future and meet UK net zero targets. This research highlights how innovative new technologies and approaches will play a key role in reducing energy waste across industrial sectors and cutting carbon emissions so that we can build a greener future for us all.”

Dr Xu Deng, NUAcT Fellow in Electrical Power, Newcastle University, commented, "This EPSRC Programme Grant represents a pivotal opportunity to revolutionise electric motor technology through integrated motor drive solutions. The funding will enable our multi-disciplinary team to tackle critical scientific challenges across mechanical integration, thermal management and advanced control systems. By developing these sustainable technologies, we aim to significantly reduce energy wastage, minimise material usage and cut CO2 emissions across multiple sectors. Our work at Newcastle University, alongside our partners at Nottingham and Bristol, has the potential to accelerate the path to Net Zero while creating more efficient and environmentally responsible electrical systems for industry and transport applications worldwide."

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