Net zero funding opportunities you need to know about

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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

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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 … 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 … 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 … Continued

How a new Industrial Hub will drive south Wales towards its net zero targets 

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What is an Industrial Hub? Industrial Hubs serve as linchpins of industrial collaboration — creating cohesive networks that combine efforts to share resources, clean energy and infrastructure — for a greener future. Indeed, Industrial Hubs are essential cogs in the wheel of Wales’ transition to net zero. You can read more about them here. Industrial … Continued

Net Zero Industry Wales wins bid to deploy up to £7.5m of Innovate UK grant funding to support South West Wales industries to decarbonise 

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Net Zero Industry Wales (NZIW) has successfully unlocked £7.5m in UK Government funding to support SMEs from South West Wales as they undertake decarbonisation initiatives and look to participate in the regions’ net zero industry.   The Innovate UK funding — secured by winning the Launchpad Cluster Management Office competition —   allows NZIW to lead the … Continued

Industrial Hubs — the what, why and how?

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Industrial Hubs serve as linchpins of industrial collaboration — creating cohesive networks that combine efforts to share resources, clean energy and infrastructure — for a greener future. Indeed, Industrial Hubs are essential cogs in the wheel of Wales’ transition to net zero. Industries can establish Industrial Hubs by delving into collaborative, geographically localised projects to … Continued

Powering Up Wales: £2.1 Million Boost for Net Zero Innovations

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Six innovative Welsh organisations have just secured a share of more than £2 million in funding from Innovate UK,[HW1]  propelling their efforts in driving net zero innovation across South West Wales. This is all part of the Net Zero Industry Launchpad for South West Wales, a programme developed by Innovate UK, the national innovation agency, … Continued

Insights and observations from EmpowerCymru 2024

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On Monday (11 March), Net Zero Industry Wales hosted its first EmpowerCymru event — a conference which brought together industry leaders, experts and key public sector officials alongside more than 160 attendees, for a day of discussion around Wales’ journey to net zero. A collection of images from the conference can be accessed here. Here … Continued

EmpowerCymru 2024 programme

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We are excited to share with you our expert speakers and panellists for EmpowerCymru… 10am: Registration 10.30am: Welcome 10.45am: EY introduction from Rohan Malik, UK&I Managing Partner – Government & Infrastructure followed by introduction to Net Zero Industry Wales from CEO, Ben Burggraaf 11am: Keynote 1 — Tom Glover, RWE UK Country Chair  11.30am: Keynote … Continued