Energy Systems Catapult

Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce report delivers 21 proposals

The Government-backed Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce, established in 2018, chaired by Energy Systems Catapult chief executive Philip New and following an unprecedented collaboration with more than 350 organisations, has made 21 key proposals to government and industry to effectively manage the increasing integration of electric vehicles with the energy system.

Catapult to manage £16.5m Electrification of Heat Demonstration

Energy Systems Catapult has been appointed as Management Contractor for the £16.5 million Electrification of Heat Demonstration Project on behalf of the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The Project aims to overcome barriers to deployment and demonstrate the feasibility of a large-scale roll-out of heat pumps in Great Britain by installing the low carbon technology in 750 homes.

Energy storage model to offer clearest ever view of its future role

The Storage and Flexibility Model has been built in response to the increasingly complex challenge of balancing supply and demand in the energy system, providing the most comprehensive view to date on how storage and flexibility technologies could help the UK decarbonise at least cost.

Net Zero: Living Carbon Free

The Committee on Climate Change has advised that the UK should set a Net-Zero emissions target for 2050, including emissions from aviation and shipping. In this supporting analysis, Energy Systems Catapult has explored net zero from the point of view of households.

Living Lab open for businesses to trial new heating products and services this winter

The Living Lab is open for innovation trials this winter. A unique real-world trial facility of 100 connect homes, where innovative businesses can rapidly design, market-test and launch smart energy products and services.

Innovator Support Portal - SMEs Register Now!

We've launched a new Innovator Support Portal – providing SMEs with an online gateway to investors and international opportunities. It's the digital cousin to our Innovator Support Platform - Register now.

Annual Impact Review 2018-2019

Get a taste of the vast array of activity and partnerships that Energy Systems Catapult were involved in during 2018-19 – touching every part of the energy system – and take a look at the year ahead.

Energy Data Taskforce makes five recommendations

The Energy Data Taskforce, commissioned by Government, Ofgem, and Innovate UK, has set out five key recommendations that will modernise the UK energy system and drive it towards a Net Zero carbon future through an integrated data and digital strategy throughout the sector.

Bid Opportunities

Energy Systems Catapult identifies opportunities to take part in industry funded partnership programmes to deliver collaborative projects. Our Funding Tracker provides details of some of the current funding opportunities in the Energy Industry as well as tenders and calls from Energy Systems Catapult.