More than 170 leaders from 70 organisations will come together in Cardiff today (29 September) for EmpowerCymru 2026, Net Zero Industry Wales’ annual conference focused on accelerating industrial growth and the transition to net zero in Wales. Net Zero Industry Wales (NZIW) – an independent body which supports and enables Welsh industries to decarbonise as part … Continued
We are delighted to share with you the EmpowerCymru 2026 programme. Showcasing Wales’ pathway to industrial growthTuesday 29th September 2026 TechniquestStuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BW Tickets are now sold out, join the waitlist here: EmpowerCymru 2026 Tickets, Tuesday 29 September • 9:30 AM – 4 PM | Eventbrite Time Session Speakers Room 9:30 Registration and Coffee … Continued
When ambition needs infrastructure Panasonic Manufacturing UK approached this project with a definitive ambition. As part of its global RE100 commitment, the Cardiff site needed to integrate green hydrogen into its energy ecosystem. By combining solar power, battery storage, and hydrogen fuel cells, the objective was to create a self-contained renewable microgrid. This would significantly reduce the site’s … Continued
Do you have an innovative low-carbon project idea that could help shape Wales’ industrial future? As part of this year’s EmpowerCymru, Net Zero Industry Wales is launching ‘Pitch Perfect: Get Investment-ready’ – an opportunity for three organisations to pitch live on stage to a panel of industry experts and investors. What’s in it for you? Receive … Continued
By Auditel | Carbon, Energy & Procurement Solutions The goalposts have moved. For too long, sustainability has been treated as a reputational exercise, measured in press releases and annual reviews. That era is over. For UK manufacturers and Welsh industrial operators, carbon is now a commercial reality and a primary line item in the budget. … Continued
By Stuart George, CEO of Green GEN Cymru Every time oil and gas prices surge, the cost lands on our doorsteps: in household bills, manufacturing costs, and government budgets thinned overnight. The recent surge, driven by tensions between the US and Iran, is just the latest reminder of how exposed we remain to energy markets … Continued
CWM Environmental has launched a new Innovation Exchange (iX) challenge as part of the Innovate UK-backed Net Zero Industry Launchpad pilot. This pilot was recently responsible for delivering over £14million of public and private sector funding to small innovators across the region, and the new challenge fund hopes to capitalise on this success. Focussing on … Continued
Latent Drive’s SeaStack is the world’s first commercial direct seawater-to-hydrogen electrolyser stack. Powered by renewable energy from offshore wind, the project aims to reduce costs and enable new opportunities for large-scale low-carbon hydrogen production. Having recently secured funding through the South West Wales Net Zero Industry Launchpad, JOMEC students spoke with Anna Studley, Latent Drive’s … Continued
Net Zero Industry Wales spoke to Dr Paul Evans, Principal Consultant at Intertek Metoc, about its its growing presence in Wales, and how it is working to support the development of a low-carbon economy. Part of the Intertek group, Intertek Metoc is developing innovative solutions to address the challenges posed by climate change, helping clients … Continued
Engineered for longevity and sustainability, Power-Roof® is Advanced Construction Technologies Limited (ACTL)’s answer to rethinking how social housing can transition to net zero. Following its success in securing funding through the South West Wales Net Zero Industry Launchpad, ACTL is accelerating the development of Power-Roof® — a fully integrated roof cassette designed to transform the way homes … Continued