Energy project to support businesses across the Midlands

Posted on Thursday 2^nd February, 2017

– Aims to stimulate business growth from new energy products and sources of income

– Companies to get expert advice to develop high-value products from waste

– Help for businesses to exploit energy markets and advanced control systems

Businesses across the West Midlands region are set to benefit from a new support programme developed by the world-leading European Bioenergy Research Institute at Aston University. Read More >>

First electric vehicle to grid charging system at Aston

Posted on Friday 26^th February, 2016

Aston University has successfully commissioned the UK’s first permanent electric vehicle to grid (V2G) charging system. Read More >>

EBRI awarded top industry honours

Posted on Tuesday 5^th January, 2016

Aston University’s European Bioenergy Research Institute (EBRI) has picked up two leading industry awards for its collaborative low-carbon technology project, ITHECA. Read More >>

Energy research at Aston University set to accelerate following £180m investment

Posted on Wednesday 25^th November, 2015

Aston University is set to play a crucial role in the next step towards the transformation of the UK’s energy sector after the Government confirmed a £60m investment for the Energy Research Accelerator (ERA). Read More >>

Discovery of new catalyst material to ‘revolutionise’ £50bn catalysis industry

Posted on Wednesday 18^th November, 2015

A team of Aston scientists have discovered a new strategy to fabricate ‘self-assembled’ catalytic materials which could have revolutionary applications in chemistry, energy and healthcare. Read More >>

Bioenergy brings jobs and wealth to the West Midlands

Posted on Wednesday 6^th May, 2015

6th May 2015

A report published today by the European Bioenergy Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University demonstrates that the organisation has already had a £6 million impact on the West Midlands economy with more than 50 jobs created in the bioenergy sector in the last 3 years. Read More >>

West Midlands entrepreneurs gain knowledge to ‘master’ the bioenergy market and make power from waste

Posted on Thursday 4^th December, 2014

The European Bioenergy Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University has hosted its first ever master class for West Midlands businesses to find out how they can make power – and money – from turning their waste sources into cost-effective energy. Read More >>

New partnership to increase bioenergy funding opportunities for West Midlands SMEs

Posted on Friday 21^st November, 2014

The European Bioenergy Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University has joined forces with Europe’s largest grants consultancy, PNO Group, to bring bioenergy funding expertise to SMEs in the West Midlands. Read More >>

Research funding opportunities for West Midlands SMEs

Posted on Friday 17^th October, 2014

EBRI is working with the PNO Group, Europe’s leading grants consultancy, to support SMEs in the West Midlands to identify and secure grant funding for their research activities to grow their business. Read More >>