Energy Storage
The West Midlands is the UK’s leading location for low carbon and energy storage technology.
The West Midlands is aspiring to become the world’s leading pioneer of green technologies, focusing on net-zero emissions and the region’s booming green industrial revolution where sustainable, green focused companies are desired.
The region is already a leading authority in the energy storage sector, thanks to companies and research-led institutes like the UK battery industrialisation Centre. New companies willing to build here can utilise these institutions to innovate and push the boundaries of low carbon technology into the future.
Building batteries to power the future.
Investment in energy storage technology will take the region’s automotive heritage to the next level. The West Midlands is already 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 of a greener, cleaner future, beyond when petrol and diesel cars are phased out in the UK and other European countries in 2040.
Fostering world-class skills and talent
Universities across the region are building the future through R&D and nurturing talent.
Aston, Birmingham, Coventry and Warwick universities are pioneering pioneering research into bioenergy and hydrogen materials; the University of Birmingham Energy Institute is also a national leader in energy innovation through heating and cooling systems.
Industry partnerships have been key to R&D developments, and businesses and researchers are only continuing to work together to create the next wave of technology that will rule our roads.
Strong industrial partnerships
UKBIC provides open access to cutting-edge research and manufacturing facilities that are open for commission tests. The Coventry Gigafactory will supply next-generation manufacturing capabilities right on our doorstep, and the Energy Systems Catapult provides technical, commercial, and policy expertise that can help drive innovation over the entire 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.
Oliver Burrows
Industrial and Life SciencesSenior Business Development Executive
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