PROJECTS & INNOVATION

We need to learn from doing. Read about practical developments and innovation that is moving the decarbonisation of homes and buildings forward.

National Retrofit Hub unveils guide to Digital Building Logbooks

The guide includes a matrix showcasing the current landscape of building data across the UK

SMS begins testing domestic demand-side response solutions for government's Flexibility Innovation Programme

The project aims to develop interoperable domestic flexibility applications critical for encouraging the shift to a distributed, low carbon energy system

Vital Energi sign collaboration agreement with the University of Birmingham to develop and commercialise thermal storage solutions

The new collaboration aims to help accelerate decarbonisation within the heating and cooling sector

Birmingham Energy/Environment Infrastructure Net Zero Power Generation West Midlands

Power Generation

Construction work underway on roof top solar farm at the UK Battery Industralisation Centre

The national battery manufacturing development facility is transforming its roof into a solar farm capable of generating a peak output of 2.8MW of clean, renewable electricity

Coventry Energy/Environment Net Zero Power Generation West Midlands

An exercise bike that works as a sustainable energy production and storage device

Start up Tukas EV have developed an exercise bike that not only generates electricity when pedalled but also hosts a 2kWh battery that can store power by other sources such as solar panels

Energy/Environment Power Generation

Viking Energy Network in South Tyneside up and running

The new network harnesses low-grade heat from the River Tyne and then exports it to council-owned buildings across Jarrow

Energy/Environment Infrastructure Local authority/Combined authority Net Zero North East Power Generation

Are airport car parks the sleeping giant of the UK's energy transition

UK Power Networks’ Park and Flex study has uncovered the potential of using long-stay car parks to help power the grid

East of England Education/Training/Knowledge Research Energy/Environment London Power Generation South East

SSE signs energy collaboration agreement with the West Midlands Combined Authority

This public and private sector collaboration with support the combined and local authorities energy security and net zero ambitions

Birmingham Coventry Infrastructure Local authority/Combined authority Net Zero Power Generation West Midlands

Coventry City Council and E.ON agree UK's first strategic energy partnership

Coventry City Council says the partnership will transform the city’s approach to carbon reduction whilst helping people save money and provide a boost to the local economy

Coventry Energy/Environment Infrastructure Local authority/Combined authority Net Zero Power Generation West Midlands