Low Carbon
Home of the Low Carbon, Green Industrial Revolution.
The West Midlands has risen to the challenge of decarbonisation. The local Low Carbon sector has developed into a whole-system approach with solid roots in our history of manufacturing. It presents myriad opportunities for companies to turn new technologies into commercially viable energy solutions, all within the region.
The West Midlands has the most significant concentration of energy experts in the UK, ready to realise your innovations. Coupled with the local centres of excellence and facilities, including the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre and the UK’s only Energy Innovation Zones, we’re empowering local organisations to create impactful low carbon solutions.
Investing in Low Carbon
Leading the charge in battery technology
The West Midlands is home to the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC). The centre is Britain’s leading location for businesses to test next-generation battery production anywhere in the value chain. The centre is open access and promotes industrial collaboration with adaptable facilities that can run multiple projects simultaneously. Commission your own tests and develop a scalable product in a cutting-edge facility.
The region has also entered a landmark Joint Venture Partnership with bold ambitions to build a Gigafactory in Coventry, meaning companies invested in the area will soon have access to incomparable battery manufacturing potential directly on their doorstep.
Energy Innovation Zones
Our Energy Innovation Zones are geographical areas dedicated to finding energy solutions that will help achieve our zero-emission goals. Companies working within these areas get the support of local authorities who can help remove usual market obstacles, accelerate innovations, and deploy clean energy solutions. Speak to our industry expert to find out how your low-carbon energy company can get involved.
Collaboration and low-carbon energy centres
Across the West Midlands, a network of collaborating centres, academics and industry partners are all working to create solutions to the climate crisis. Tyseley Energy Park (TEP) is a hotspot of innovation and works towards shared industry goals.
The Birmingham Energy Institute is part of the University of Birmingham and works in collaboration with industry partners – the Birmingham Energy Innovation Centre is part of TEP. It focusses on hydrogen fuel cells, battery recycling, new battery technology and turning waste into energy.
TEP promotes the local low-carbon and renewable energy economy by incubating SMEs through two programmes: the Climate Innovation Platform programme and the Energy Transition Centre programme. Each provides a support package that can drive the development of a low-carbon company.
Email our sector expert to find out 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.
