Low Carbon and Energy - Invest Coventry & Warwickshire

The UK is the first major nation to commit to a target of “net zero” greenhouse gases by 2050 and Coventry & Warwickshire is at the forefront of developing the clean air technologies crucial for such a future.

Our local supply chain includes energy, turbine and transport technology companies who, together with our universities are investing in R&D activity, including electric and hybrid powertrain technology, light-weighting, energy storage and sustainable building technologies.

IN GOOD COMPANY - THE KEY PLAYERS

Brands

We are a popular location for the energy sector, with headquarters for National Grid, First Utility, E.ON UK, Co-operative Energy, Calor Gas and Severn Trent.

Technology

An important location for the design, manufacture and maintenance of turbine and power generation technology, with local names GE Power Conversion, Siemens, Baxi and Quartzelec.

Renewable energy

Solar farm projects have been deployed in Warwickshire to power local housing and cut carbon emissions.

Innovation

A cluster of innovative supply chain companies working to meet the demands of new energy solutions. Specialities include energy recovery from waste, clean waste services, renewable building technologies, material recycling and green vehicle technology.

R&D

Strong presence of automotive R&D from Aston Martin Lagonda, Jaguar Land Rover and Geely London Taxi Company, all with global HQs. Investment in new energy vehicle powertrain technology from BMW, Detroit Electric, Changan and Tata Motors.

UK HQs of major energy companies

National low carbon R&D centres

Sector ecosystem

UKBIC will deliver on the UK’s industrial strategy “future of mobility” grand challenge. They will develop the processes to transition the UK to become a world leader in manufacture of batteries for vehicle electrification.

The Advanced Propulsion Centre - showcases a £1bn, 10 year commitment from UK Government to invest in the low carbon powertrain technology of the future.

The University of Warwick - addressing global research challenges in energy with core strengths in electrical power, energy management and storage, low carbon transport, sustainable materials, solar and thermal energy.

Energy Innovation Centre, WMG at the University of Warwick - a national facility for battery research across the R&D process from materials and electrochemistry through to application integration and recycling / re-use.

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