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Peter Fraenkel

Director at Gravitricity Ltd

Peter Fraenkel has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several decades. Peter has held various roles and positions in different companies and institutions.

Peter'smost recent position was as a Director at Gravitricity Ltd, a company focused on developing innovative technology for electrical energy storage and compressed green hydrogen. Peter joined the company in 2014 and is currently still in this role.

Prior to their role at Gravitricity Ltd, Peter co-founded and served as a Director at Fraenkel-Wright Ltd, a specialist engineering consultancy business dedicated to solving problems related to marine renewable energy technology and offshore operations. Peter started this business in 2011.

Peter also had a significant role at Marine Current Turbines Ltd, where they were the Founder and Technical Director. Peter played a crucial role in developing advanced tidal turbine technology. The company was subsequently acquired by Siemens AG in 2012 and later taken over by Atlantis Resources in 2015. Peter held this position from 2000 to 2012.

Additionally, Peter served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Edinburgh from 2009 to 2019, where they shared their expertise in renewable energy.

Peter also had a role as Honorary Professor at Robert Gordon University from 2001 to 2007.

Peter's career began at IT Power Ltd, where they were a Founder and Technical Director. Peter completed numerous renewable energy projects and led research and development efforts in various areas, including wind pumps, stirling engines, solar pumps, small hydro systems, and river current turbines. Peter worked at IT Power Ltd from 1981 to 2000.

Overall, Peter Fraenkel has a wealth of experience and expertise in renewable energy technology, consultancy, and academia.

Peter Fraenkel attended UCL, but no specific details regarding the degree, field of study, start year, or end year are available.

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  • Director

    April, 2014 - present