Batri Secures Major Funding for Sodium-Ion Battery Project

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A Batri-led consortium is excited to announce a new era of clean energy innovation is unfolding in Wales Batri, a leading UK company specialising in sodium-ion battery materials and technology, is delighted to have achieved significant funding from Innovate UK, highlighting the UK Government’s commitment to innovation, growth and investment into the sector.  This pivotal investment … Continued

EmpowerCymru 2025 —  all you need to know about our mini-hackathon

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As part of EmpowerCymru 2025, Net Zero Industry Wales (NZIW) and Sweetmans and Partners will collaborate to deliver a mini-hackathon. The aim? To drive Wales’ journey to net zero through proactive collaboration and conversation. We spoke to Rosie Sweetman, Director of Sweetmans and Partners, to discuss all things ‘hackathon’ and what delegates can expect to … Continued

NEWID Cluster Plan Launch 2025 Programme

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We are delighted to share with you the North East Wales Industrial Decarbonisation (NEWID) Cluster Plan Launch programme. Thursday 6th February 2025 AMRC Cymru Agenda 09:00 – 10:00 ArrivalCoffee and networking 10:00 – 12:20 Session 1: The NEWID ProjectWelcome, Ben Burggraaf (CEO, Net Zero Industry Wales)Overview of the Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge, Ian Meikle (Director of … Continued

New funding announced for net zero innovators in South West Wales

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Innovate UK’s South West Wales Launchpad has announced a new pot of up to £1 million for innovative projects in parts of the South Wales Industrial Cluster. Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has announced that it is working with Net Zero Industry Wales (NZIW) and Welsh Government to invest up to £1 million … Continued

Net Zero Industry Wales takes bold steps to accelerate the nation’s net zero journey

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The independent body which supports Welsh industry on the delivery of net zero, Net Zero Industry Wales (NZIW), is entering a new chapter to help accelerate decarbonisation in Wales. Welcoming new board members and forging fresh partnerships, this bold new phase comes just over two years after the not-for-profit body was established in 2022. NZIW’s independent guidance … Continued

Net zero funding opportunities you need to know about

Stuart McMillan


Starting your business’ journey to net zero — or finding a way to progress an existing decarbonisation project — can seem like a daunting task… But you don’t need to do it alone. Collaboration is the key to decarbonising Welsh industry — and with 2030 net zero targets quickly approaching, there is a range of … Continued

North East Wales cluster leads the drive to decarbonise local industry with new programme

Stuart McMillan


The North East Wales Industrial Decarbonisation (NEWID) cluster has concluded its initial stakeholder engagement as part of a new decarbonisation programme to promote the development and deployment of decarbonisation projects across North East Wales. The project has been made possible by £700k in funding from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) under the Local … Continued

Is decarbonising Industrial Hubs the answer to a low carbon future?

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The UK is the first major economy to halve its emissions, having cut them by 50% between 1990-2022. With renewables now accounting for more than 40% of the country’s electricity, the UK continues its commitment achieving a net zero emissions economy by 2050. ‘Net zero’ means that any emissions are balanced by absorbing an equivalent amount … Continued

Powering a Pathway to Net Zero 2024 programme

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10am: Registration and networking      10.30am: Welcome        10.40am: The Royal Mint introduction from Leighton John, Operations Director of The Royal Mint      11am: Discussion 1 — Introduction to Net Zero Industry Wales (NZIW), the SWIC Cluster plan and the importance of Industrial Hubs by Ben Burggraaf, CEO of NZIW and Tony Parton, Managing Director of CR Plus.      11.20am: Keynote … Continued