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Living Lab relaunches for innovation trials after lockdown upgrades

The Living Lab has relaunched for innovation trials after undergoing significant improvements over the six-months of lockdown – including a new digital integration platform.

Data from UK’s largest mainstream consumer electric vehicle trial opens to innovators for World EV Day

To coincide with World EV Day, Energy Systems Catapult has given innovators access to unique

Influential ‘new nuclear’ cost report published in full for the first time

Energy Systems Catapult has today released the full technical report from the Energy Technologies Institute Nuclear Cost Drivers project. This report demonstrates a credible path for nuclear energy to become a competitive Net Zero solution alongside renewables.

SME questionnaire to improve international reach

Energy Systems Catapult’s is creating a new support process to help UK innovators get access to Prosperity Fund markets. We’re requesting SMEs to fill out this questionnaire to help us target the right markets.

Living Lab experts available for Free Virtual Sessions – Book Now!

We’re offering free virtual ‘Meet the Experts’ sessions for our Living Lab now, to help UK businesses striving to accelerate their energy innovations to market.

What are smart local energy systems (SLES) & how can they support the UK’s transition to Net Zero?

The Energy Revolution Integration Service (ERIS) recently delivered a  webinar framed around its Concept Design ‘Portfolio Review’ insight report. Access the recording here.

SME innovators and local authorities wanted for ESCO-in-a-box market research

Energy Systems Catapult is looking for innovative companies and local authorities to participate in market research on the ESCO-in-a-box franchise energy services business model.

UK Smart Heating and Cooling Landscape – have your say

Following on from the success of our Digital Energy Landscape, we are now calling for companies who are involved in the Smart Heating and Cooling sector to get in touch so that we can identify those who are transforming this fast-growing energy sector.

New study finds West Midlands energy incubator could drive green recovery

Growing demand for a green recovery from Covid-19 – has strengthened the findings from a 12-month study released today into how the West Midlands can capture the benefits of cleaner economic growth.

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Electrification of Heat places and partners announced

Three locations and three delivery contractors have been announced to install electric heat pumps into 750 homes for the £14.6m Electrification of Heat Demonstration project being managed by Energy Systems Catapult.

UK should commit to 10GW of new nuclear beyond Hinkley, but costs must fall – new analysis finds

New analysis has found that committing to a further 10GW of new nuclear beyond Hinkley Point C is a low regrets option for the UK as it targets a Net Zero economy, but that costs need to fall significantly if the technology is to fulfil its long-term potential.

Smart energy technologies to be piloted at Portsmouth International Port

Portsmouth International Port will be piloting a smart energy system to significantly decarbonise their energy operations as part of a new project, Port Energy Systems Optimisation.