University of Plymouth

05/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/16/2024 04:24

Marine renewable energy expert celebrated

A University of Plymouth academic described as a "beacon in the field of ocean engineering and renewable energy" has won a prestigious international award from the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT).
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"> Professor Deborah Greaves OBE FREng was presented with the Lennard-Senior Prize at the All-Energy Exhibition and Conference in Glasgow, in recognition of outstanding individual achievement in the field of marine renewable energy.
Describing the award as "a great honour" and paying tribute to everyone she's worked with over the years, the Professor said:
"Our sector is on the cusp of a really exciting future. We need to keep our enthusiasm and passion for this area, keep trying to advocate for it, and spread the word that we're not going to get to 2050's net zero targets without marine energy being in the mix."
As Professor of Ocean Engineering and Director of the COAST Lab at the University of Plymouth, Deborah has been at the forefront of innovative research and transformative projects, shaping the future of sustainable energy solutions.
She is Director of the University's Centre for Decarbonisation and Offshore Renewable Energy (C-DORE) and has also been Director of the £9m Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Hub, since its inception in 2017, developing the strategy and consortium that brings together the offshore wind and marine energy sectors.