Wales is quickly becoming a hotspot for marine energy innovation, and at the heart of this momentum is the Lobe-Tendon Anaconda – an innovative wave energy converter developed by Checkmate Sea Energy (an affiliate of Checkmate Flexible Engineering), to reimagine how the power of the ocean can be converted into clean electricity. Thanks to Launchpad … Continued
A new Clean Energy Investment Prospectus for Wales has been revealed today (02 February) — outlining the scale of the investment opportunity for clean energy and a pipeline of projects with the potential to unlock over £20bn of investment over the next decade. Created by Net Zero Industry Wales (NZIW) in partnership with Acre, the Prospectus acts as a ‘one-stop … Continued
Our relationship with Acre first began when they contacted us and offered to support our EmpowerCymru conference in 2025. They proposed hosting a clean energy investment roundtable – and we said yes, of course. The result was a room full of engaged people who wanted to support energy infrastructure investment here in Wales, and were eager … Continued
A landmark moment for the UK battery industry has arrived; a new cylindrical sodium-ion cell built with Welsh materials and homegrown innovation. Believed to be the first of its kind made in the UK using fully UK-manufactured anode and cathode materials, the demonstration 18650 cell highlights the rapid acceleration of the nation’s sodium-ion capabilities. Backed … Continued
Net Zero Industry Wales, the South Wales Industrial Cluster, and partners across the region are preparing to bid into UKRI’s Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF) – a £500m revenue grant fund which will run over a five-year period. We are seeking expressions of interest for anchor projects and wider project opportunities from stakeholders across local … Continued
Net Zero Industry Wales spoke to Lucy Hoggins, Director of Resilience Sustainable Solutions (RSS), about its project with WEPA UK to explore innovative, sustainable packaging options. Lucy launched the business in 2014; she talked to us about the project’s aims and ambitions, and what funding might be available for other businesses looking to undertake their own … Continued
Net Zero Industry Wales spoke to Pembrokeshire-based Dr Robin Daniels, Managing Director of Redpill Group, about how they are supporting nature-based solutions as a cornerstone of Wales’ net zero ambition. What’s the NZIW × Redpill Group partnership about? Our goal is to integrate investment in net zero infrastructure with nature — planning and funding energy, … Continued
Net Zero Industry Wales (NZIW) and RenewableUK Cymru have today (1 September) unveiled a landmark ‘Wales Clean Growth Map’ — highlighting a £9 billion investment opportunity for Wales’ renewable energy projects and low-carbon industries. The map, which can be accessed here, is designed to help legislators, policymakers, and investors visualise the full-scale and strategic alignment … Continued
Net Zero Industry Wales spoke to our new member Techniquest about their work to engage young people, open up new pathways, and support the take up of STEM subjects in schools and colleges across Wales. Can you tell us about how Techniquest came about? The UK’s longest-established Science Discovery Centre, Techniquest, was founded in 1986 … Continued
Net Zero Industry Wales spoke to FSEW about their recent success in making low carbon transport commercially viable and helping clients to accelerate their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint across all modes of freight transportation. Based in Wentloog, Cardiff, FSEW is a privately-owned freight forwarding company that is working to decarbonise the intermodal freight … Continued