Masterclass on Economic and Policy Analysis for Offshore Renewables

Key information
 

• Location: University of Edinburgh
• Dates: 25 & 26 February 2025
• Times: Tuesday 25, 10am - 5pm. Wednesday 26, 9am - 5pm

Pricing

• Industry participant rate: £750 - Course materials and lunch included. Participants are responsible for the cost and organisation of their travel and accommodation.
• Early Career Researchers: Free - In line with EPSRC funding policy, the cost is covered for academic researchers who meet the definition of an Early Career Researcher (Post Doctoral Research Assistants (PDRAs), early career academic staff within the first three years of their academic appointment, or PhD students within 12 months of completion who are exploring a future career in the ORE sector), and are part of our network. There will be no charge for Early Career Researchers to attend a Masterclass, but they will be responsible for covering expenses such as travel and accommodation.

Included in your day

• Unparalleled access to the most up-to-date knowledge in a session created by academics at the forefront of ORE research and teaching
• Electronic access to course material and presentations after the masterclass
• Networking opportunities
• Q&A session with Course Director(s)
• Lunch and refreshments
• Electronic certificate of attendance
• A tour of the renowned wave and current tank in the FloWave Facilities

About the Masterclass

This Masterclass addresses aspects of economic and policy analysis which are crucial for a comprehensive understanding of private and public attitudes towards the wind, wave and tidal renewable sector. Topics covered include energy objectives and the appropriate policies, levelised costs, and the interplay between offshore renewable policies and national and regional economic, environmental and social objectives. 

This Masterclass is open to all, requiring no specific prior experience. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the economic and policy drivers that shape the offshore renewable energy sector. Participants will gain valuable insight into private and public attitudes and the big-picture issues that shape offshore renewable energy, with relevance across various fields. 
 

To conclude, participants engage in a practical exercise where they assume the role of a consultant presenting to an energy ministry, receiving constructive feedback from a panel of experts. The course also features a tour of the renowned FloWave Facilities; a wave and current simulation tank used for testing and development of novel ocean energy technologies.

Drawing on expertise from 10 UK universities, the Supergen ORE Hub is in a unique position to offer the opportunity to learn directly from the UK's foremost specialists in offshore renewable energy at world-leading facilities. To book your place on this Masterclass we encourage you to register early as places are limited. This Masterclass is scheduled to run a second time in 2027.

Masterclass Directors

• Professor Henry Jeffrey - School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh.