SWANSEA University Materials Engineering students and staff have been involved with the launch of an internationally acclaimed pilot manufacturing facility in Baglan Energy Park.
Vince Cable (centre) and Carwyn Jones (right)
The ‘globally significant’ research aims to turn everyday buildings into power stations. Specially coated steel and glass will be incorporated into buildings, so that the fabric of a building itself will generate, store and release electricity.
UK Business Secretary, Vince Cable MP, and Wales’ First Minister, Carwyn Jones, started the first production line for the materials at the park last week.
Materials Engineering doctorate student, Chris Melvin, is involved with the project: “The pilot line launched yesterday will give us, the Swansea university postgraduate research engineers, a fantastic chance to see our work developed from the lab to large-scale manufacturing.”
This project is expected to establish Swansea University as a world leader for research and development.
You can out more about the project (‘SPECIFIC’) at www.specific.eu.com
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