Energy Systems Catapult

Are you passionate about accelerating innovation? We’re looking for a Business Leader to guide our Innovator Support team. You’ll be helping the UK’s brightest minds transform bold ideas into real-world impact. Are you up for the challenge? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dACYBvcX

Ready to help UK innovators make their mark on the global stage? We’re hiring a Business Leader - International. This is your opportunity to support UK innovators to scale their products and services, unlock investment, and drive the international energy transition. Ready to make a global impact? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dACYBvcX

Belfast is making history.     It’s the first local area in Northern Ireland to get a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP). Belfast has mapped out the most cost-effective path to Net Zero and will prioritise:     ✅ Upgrading building efficiency  ✅ Expanding rooftop solar   ✅ Transitioning to low-carbon heating    The impact?    👊 10.5 Mt CO2 saved by 2050  👊 £1bn to £2.3bn in investment opportunities  👊 500+ new green economy jobs     See how Belfast is making history: https://lnkd.in/eJCQ9WwP

200 schools and hospitals across the UK will receive up to £180 million in funding for solar panels from Great British Energy.    Responding to the announcement, Christine St John Cox, platform lead – complex site decarbonisation, at Energy Systems Catapult, said:    “Energy Systems Catapult welcomes the targeted investment supporting the decarbonisation of the public sector estate, with solar PV enhancing energy security for hospitals and schools. Primarily focusing funding on schools in deprived areas not only addresses energy challenges but also holds promise for improving educational outcomes.”   “Through Innovate UK funding, we have been developing a robust system to generate a comprehensive view of energy use and decarbonisation opportunities across the UK. That said, a critical challenge remains – decarbonisation must also see a transition of the heat load away from fossil fuels.   “To decarbonise public sector buildings, the Department for Education and the NHS face estimated costs of around £30 billion for schools and £8 billion for health. This underscores the urgent need to accelerate progress toward Net Zero through access to innovative finance solutions.”   https://lnkd.in/eriPkCZC

Energy prices are rising, regulations are evolving, and flexibility is more important than ever.    In Energy Manager Magazine (Ralph Scrivens), Muditha Abeysekera, Advisor – Decarbonisation of Complex Sites, explores how these changes impact non-domestic energy users including:    👉 New tariffs that help reduce costs 👉 Power Purchase Agreements for price stability  👉 Local energy clubs bringing affordable, green power    Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMAgwgev

Locational Pricing: a game-changer for renewables and investment.    The government will soon decide whether to introduce locational pricing signals in the electricity market.     This move has the potential to transform the energy sector:    👉 Lowering costs for customers  👉 Directing renewables to the areas that need them most  👉 Attracting more investment into the energy transition    Energy Systems Catapult CEO Guy Newey will join Utility Week’s ‘Is the Price Right?’ panel debate to make the case for zonal pricing and its crucial role in the future energy system.    Don’t miss it, sign up here:  https://lnkd.in/eGWJX2KD 

We’re at Connected Places Summit today and tomorrow, talking all things Net Zero Data!    If you’re attending, come and talk to our team on Stand 17 to learn how you can find Net Zero project locations in minutes, not weeks, with our suite of datasets and bundles. We’re also giving away a voucher worth up to £100 if you visit us and take part in our game.     And if you want to hear from us live and direct, here’s some additional places you can find us over the next two days:     🎤 Our CEO, Guy Newey, will discuss Grand Challenges with Erika Lewis, CEO of Connected Places Catapult during an In Conversation session at 17:10 today.   🎤 Nick Pickup, Senior Product Manager, will deliver a short broadcast presentation on Net Zero Data on the event app at 13:45 today and tomorrow. He will also be available at our dedicated virtual round table on the event app to answer your questions.

The green revolution is here, and the UK’s energy SMEs are at the forefront.      They’re pushing boundaries, driving innovation, and leading the charge to a Net Zero future, but they can’t do it alone.    Dr. Geraldine Newton-Cross, Commercial Director, explores how we can help these innovators thrive, covering:     📊 Why data-driven insights are key to de-risking innovation.  🌍 How SMEs can scale internationally for global opportunities.  🛠 How real-world testing accelerates product validation.  📈 Why market insights are crucial for smarter growth decisions.    Read more: https://lnkd.in/eiM8mhS3 

The Heat Pump Summit is just four weeks away!    On 15 April in Oxford, innovators and industry leaders will come together to:    👉 Share visionary insights on clean heating  👉 Discuss cutting-edge heat pump technologies  👉 Build meaningful partnerships for the future    This is your chance to be part of the conversation shaping a sustainable future. Don’t miss out!    Secure your delegate pass with code ESCATAPULT20 for 20% off: https://lnkd.in/e2UJnJ7y 

The future of home heating isn’t gas boilers. It’s heat pumps.    Katrina Young, Practice Manager - Heat Policy & Local Energy at Energy Systems Catapult, breaks down the UK government’s Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) in Installer.    Boiler manufacturers need to:    ✅ Shift supply chains  ✅ Train installers  ✅ Scale up production of low carbon tech    Or risk falling behind as the market moves to low carbon solutions.    The writing is on the wall. Will they adapt?    Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGmySM4q