The research areas include: Expertise in energy policy, marine renewables, bio-fuels, electrical power and networks, wind, photo-voltaic and thermal technologies. Based at the University’s Penryn Campus near Falmouth, we are a unique multidisciplinary department offering a range of specialised programmes, drawing upon our research expertise in mining and minerals engineering, applied geology and mineralogy, surveying and renewable energy. We offer postgraduates an outstanding research environment with state-of-the-art analytical facilities and laboratories and have excellent rates of graduate employment. Superb research facilities include a renewable energy laboratory and wind turbine. Our research is funded by the UK Energy Research Centre, UK Research Councils, UK Government Departments, the European Union and private institutions. We have a leading role in the £15 million PRIMaRE research institute to support the development of marine energy in the South West.