Manchester Met University partners with Siemens in multi-million pound research project

Scientists and engineers at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) have partnered with Siemens to carry out a major research project after winning funding from the European Commission.

The Faculty of Science and Engineering has teamed up with Siemens on a ‘big data’ project to look at energy reduction in buildings including hydrogen fuel cell and smart grid technologies.

The EU is funding this new work after three European cities, including Manchester won a Horizon 20:20 bid worth £20million.

The funds will be divided among a consortium of cities, Manchester Eindhoven and Stavanger.

Dr John Hindley, head of Environmental Strategy at MMU, said: “This is really exciting for the city of Manchester.

“We believe hydrogen has strong potential as a clean fuel both in buildings and vehicles and will help Manchester be among the most progressive cities in the world on carbon emissions.”

Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, said: “Cities use a large proportion of the world’s resources and need to be in the forefront of environmental improvements. “New technologies are opening up opportunities all the time and Corridor Manchester has the right conditions to show how smart city districts can help make a positive difference.

Juergen Maier, CEO for Siemens UK said “The Corridor has all the right assets for establishing an international smart city district, demonstrating how new technologies can drive growth whilst at the same time reducing carbon emissions.”