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Environmental Technologies

Are you looking for an innovative environment in which to grow your business?

South West England is renowned for its beautiful environment and abundant natural resources. Once a world centre for tin and china clay mining it is now at the forefront of developing the latest environmental technologies from waste management to marine energy development.

The region is home to many firsts in the environmental technology sector including the UK's first commercial wind farm, the first commercial centralised anaerobic digestion plant, the UK's first pyrolysis plantand the world's first permanent off-shore tidal energy turbine.  

University expertise is helping to ensure that the region is first for supporting the growth of the environmental technologies industry through leading research and consultancy, high quality training and development, business focussed students and graduates, and the provision of resources and facilities ranging from analytical laboratories to renewable energy test beds.

Select one of the relevant universities listed to connect to the expertise and resources you need or look at the success stories to find out how working with universities can help your business.

"This partnership has embedded the latest scientific and engineering techniques in oily water separation into our company. We have achieved crucial new product development in line with emerging legislative requirements, underpinning our global expansion and reputation"

Robert J Croft, Managing Director, Victor Marine Ltd

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