Energy & Smart Manufacturing
Energy & Smart Manufacturing
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£64 million Total Investment
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£53 million City Deal
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£5.5 million Public Sector
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£5.5 million Private Sector
Led by Neath Port Talbot Council, the Supporting Innovation and Low Carbon Growth Programme aims to deliver low carbon, sustainable and inclusive economic growth for the region by creating the right environment for innovation and new technology growth to support the creation of a decarbonised and innovative economy.
The Supporting Innovation and Low Carbon Growth programme is made up of eight interlinked projects.
This Neath Port Talbot programme will deliver:
- 1,320 jobs
- 18.500 sq. metre floor space created for the low energy sector
- £10 million Property Development Fund
- 45 enterprise contribution to supported research
- 4 patented registered for products
- £93 million contribution to regional GVA
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Bay Technology Centre
The award-winning Bay Technology Centre provides flexible office and laboratory space in an energy positive building.
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Property Development Fund
Property Development Fund consists of £4.5m of gap funding aimed to encourage development in the Port Talbot Waterfront area.
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South Wales Industrial Transition from Carbon Hub
South Wales Industrial Transition from Carbon Hub (SWITCH) is an industrial decarbonisation research facility.
Read more about the South Wales Industrial Transition from Carbon Hub
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Advanced Manufacturing Production Facility
The Advanced Manufacturing Production Facility (AMPF) provides hybrid facilities, production units and office space in conjunction with an apprentice block.
Read more about the Advanced Manufacturing Production Facility
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National Net Zero Centre of Excellence for Skills
This will deliver industry led, green skills training and development by upskilling the local, regional and national labour markets with appropriate green skills.
Read more about the National Net Zero Centre of Excellence for Skills
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The Air Quality Monitoring Programme
Air Quality Monitoring Project (AQMP) will test alternative low-cost sensors to assess air quality and pollution.
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Hydrogen Stimulus Programme
Hydrogen Stimulus Project will enable excess renewable electricity from the Bay Technology Centre to be converted to hydrogen fuel for vehicles.
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The Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Route Map Project
The Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Route Map project has been developed in response to the need to decarbonise transport. It consists of three phases
Read Moreabout the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Route Map Project
Meet the SILCG team
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Lisa Willis Supporting Innovation & Low Carbon Growth - Project Lead -
Julia Lewis Supporting Innovation & Low Carbon Growth - Project Co-ordinator