Energy Storage
The West Midlands is the number one location in the UK for low carbon and energy storage technology.
With our focus on net-zero emissions and our booming green industrial revolution, we aspire to become the world’s leading pioneers of green technologies.
The West Midlands is a leading authority in the energy storage sector, thanks to companies and research-led institutes like the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre. These institutions help companies research, develop and innovate the energy solutions they need, pushing the boundaries of low carbon technology.
Batteries to power the future
We are taking our automotive heritage to the next level through investment in energy storage technology. We are home to more patents relating to low-carbon transport than anywhere else in Europe. Local expertise in batteries and energy storage is laying the foundations today for when petrol and diesel cars are phased out in the UK and other European countries in 2040.
World-class skills and talent
Aston, Birmingham, Coventry and Warwick universities are pioneering world-class research into bio-energy, hydrogen materials and future power systems. The University of Birmingham Energy Institute is a leader in energy innovation through heating and cooling systems.
Industry partnerships are key to these developments. Businesses and researchers work together to create the next wave of technology that will rule our roads.
Industrial partnerships with local institutes
UKBIC provides open access to cutting-edge research and manufacturing facilities that businesses can use to run or commission tests. The Coventry Gigafactory will supply next-generation manufacturing capabilities right on our doorstep. The Energy Systems Catapult provides technical, commercial and policy expertise to companies to drive innovation across the whole of the energy sector.
Investing in the West Midlands is to invest in the future of batteries and energy storage. Speak to our sector lead to find out how your company will fit into the West Midlands, and get help accessing all these institutions and more.
Free support services
We bring together a project team from relevant organisations across the region. This team includes property agents, recruitment consultants, public sector departments and universities. It delivers a comprehensive support package to quickly and easily help you establish and scale your business in the UK.
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