The Renewable Energy Roadshow!

Completed

Renewable Energy Sources(Wind Energy)
Renewable Energy Sources(Solar Energy, Photovoltaics)
Other Power and Storage Technologies(Energy storage)
Hydrogen and Fuel Cells(Fuel Cells)
Renewable Energy Sources(Solar Energy, Solar heating and cooling (including daylighting))

Basic and strategic applied research

SOCIAL SCIENCES (Education)
PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Chemistry)
PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Physics)
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering)

Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Environmental dimensions)
Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Consumer attitudes and behaviour)
Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Technology acceptance)
Other (Energy technology information dissemination)

Dr E Stevenson
Sch of Chemistry
University of Edinburgh

Standard

EPSRC

03 September 2007

02 May 2009

20 months

£109,733

Energy

Scotland

Public Engagement

Dr E Stevenson, Sch of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh

Dr R Brown, Sch of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh
Dr JR Corney, Design Manufacture and Engineering Man, University of Strathclyde
Professor PD Fleming, Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development (IESD), De Montfort University
Dr DS Reay, School of Geosciences, University of Edinburgh

Project Contact, Woodcraft Folk (The)

This project seeks to deliver an extensive programme of hands-on activities, interactive exhibits and discussion and dialogue events about the science and technology behind renewable energy. This will be delivered to secondary schools and community festivals throughout Scotland using our purpose-built mobile trailer, the Powerpod . The Powerpod (which was funded by a Sustainable Action Fund grant from the Scottish Executive) was built by students from the School of Engineering at Heriot-Watt University and is fitted with solar panels, photo-voltaics and a wind generator. These sources of green energy can be used to demonstrate applications ranging from the charging of mobile phones and i-pods to making milkshakes. The activities in the Powerpod will be complemented by a range of hands-on workshops exploring topics such as energy storage, fuel and solar cells, wind turbines; and the workshops will also explore the research and research process required to develop these resources. Delivered by two part-time science communicators/scientists using readily accessible language, these activities will provide both information and an opportunity to engage with scientists and science communicators familiar with the science and technology and issues surrounding climate change. In addition we will provide support materials mounted on a web-page, for participants and teachers, which will enhance lessons on related topics and provide activities for after-school clubs

01/06/07