Centre for Decarbonisation and Offshore Renewable Energy

Driving University strategy to deliver sustainable solutions to global problems
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The Centre for Decarbonisation and Offshore Renewable Energy (C-DORE) brings together a critical mass of leading research and expertise from across the University of Plymouth. Through co-creation and collaboration with partners from business, government and key communities from across the globe, it aims to be a beacon for the University’s whole-system transdisciplinary approach to solutions-oriented research, accelerating sustainable developments in decarbonisation and renewable energy.
In response to climate change imperatives, C-DORE’s work aligns with the UK's net zero, energy security and clean maritime agendas. Strongly positioned to build on the leading role the University enjoys nationally and internationally through research and teaching, the Centre will support the substantial opportunity the city and region now has to engage with the agendas for the South West. Its contribution will be central to capitalising on new developments planned in the Celtic Sea, and the subsequent economic benefit through jobs and growth in the supply chain.

Overarching research themes

Areas of expertise

Celtic Sea floating offshore wind

Key partnerships

OcEn
Ocean energy sector as contribution towards carbon neutrality (OcEn)

A multinational consortium with leading research institutions addressing the challenges in ocean renewable energy and accelerating global efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
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The Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub

Led by the University of Plymouth, the EPSRC-funded Hub is addressing technical, environmental and interdisciplinary challenges through collaboration, cementing the UK's position as a global leader in offshore renewable energy.
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Great South West: Delivering for the UK

Our research plays a key role in supporting the ambition of Great South West – a strategic initiative aimed at fostering economic growth and development in the region – in terms of both food and energy security, and defence.

UN-Habitat's partnership with universities worldwide

The University of Plymouth is proud to be a member of UN-Habitat's University Network Initiative (UNI), showcasing our commitment to promoting sustainable urban development worldwide. As part of this esteemed network, we work with universities, policymakers, and communities around the globe to tackle significant urban challenges, aiming to create a better future for cities and their residents.
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Latest news and events

Celtic Sea floating offshore wind
Ambitious study to explore effects of offshore wind farms on ocean life

Researchers from the University are involved in a new £3.5m project centred around the potential impacts of FLOW developments in the Celtic Sea

4 December 2024
 

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Facilities

State-of-the-art facilities and kit underpin much of C-DORE’s work

COAST lab wind generator (UKFOWTT)
COAST Laboratory
Babbage Building
Babbage Building
Marine station
Marine Station
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High Performance Computing Resource
Fiona Clouder visits the Marine Navigation Centre
Marine Navigation Centre
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Cyber-Resilience of Offshore Wind Networks (CROWN) facility
Cyber-SHIP lab
Cyber-SHIP Lab
Ship simulator
Maritime Simulation Laboratory
USV CETUS is a C-Worker 4 unmanned surface vehicle developed and supplied by L3Harris Technologies (Credit University of Plymouth)
Autonomous marine vessels and equipment