Net Zero Industry Wales

Hello, croeso 👋 We’re Net Zero Industry Wales | Sero Net Diwydiant Cymru — here to empower your business to build a greener future.     So, what can you expect to find on our LinkedIn page? 👀   ⚡ News and views on the progress of Welsh industry’s journey towards net zero   💰 Potential investment opportunities     🗓 Events and dates for your calendar  🤝 A space for your business or organisation to collaborate and share.     Tag a colleague or peer to invite them to the community 👇   #NetZeroIndustryWales #NetZero #LowCarbon #Industry #Wales 

The UK Government has launched Great British Energy to unleash billions of pounds of investment in clean power. Wales can be at the forefront of this investment and Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens was at Associated British Ports Port Talbot to see how South Wales ports can be involved. - - - Lansiwyd Llywodraeth y DU Great British Energy i ryddhau biliynau o bunnoedd o fuddsoddiad mewn pŵer glân. Gall Cymru fod ar flaen y gad yn y buddsoddiad hwn ac aeth Ysgrifennydd Gwladol Cymru Jo Stevens i Associated British Ports Port Talbot i weld sut y gall porthladdoedd De Cymru gymryd rhan. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Global offshore wind capacity has increased by more than a fifth in the last year — from 61.5GW to 75GW⚡ The new capacity added over the last year can generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of over 14 million UK homes all year round 💡🏡 The UK has maintained its place as global leader for offshore wind but #Wales will play a crucial role in maintaining this position — with three new offshore wind farms off the Celtic Sea 💪 Find out more, here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d8_8wjCs

💡We would like to thank Katie Rimell and PwC for speaking about innovation and capital incentives for decarbonisation initiatives in Wales and more specifically for our partners in the South Wales Industrial Cluster, as part of our joint webinar. We look forward to keeping the conversation going at future events throughout the year 💬 To find out more about upcoming events, visit ➡️https://nziw.wales/events/ #SWIC powered by #NZIW

RWE together with Dragon LNG and Dragon Energy is exploring options to apply carbon capture technology at Pembroke power station, a key part of the Pembroke Net Zero Centre (PNZC) initiative. This plant could provide up to 2.2 GW of decarbonised, secure, and flexible energy, enough to power around 4.3 million homes, and capture up to 5 million tonnes of CO₂ annually. Feasibility studies have been delivered on technology options, with consultation expected during 2025.

The Make UK Q2 Manufacturing Outlook Survey shows that manufacturers want the new UK Government to have industrial strategy as a top priority ⚡ The strategy must have a ‘skills revolution’ at its core, ensuring that companies upskill employees to further the green industrial revolution. If you’re looking to up-skill your workforce, check out the Welsh Government’s Flexible Skills Programme: Net Zero Skills 💡 The initiative provides funding for training and development for a range of #netzero skills — including renewable energy and heat generation, carbon capture, fuel switching and much more 👀 Tag a connection who could benefit 👇 Or visit: https://lnkd.in/ePDRHtdf  

📢 Funding opportunity for SMEs in Wales! Vanguard Initiative has opened the VInnovate Call 2024. The initiative supports the development of smarter and more sustainable industry across Europe — and is available to industry in #Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 It will provide funding and support to a range of projects — including those dedicated to propelling the development of a robust #hydrogen network in Europe ⚛️ 📆 Applications close on 16th September! To find out more about the VInnovate Call 2024 and how to apply, visit ➡️  https://lnkd.in/e_2UgHFa

At the Powering a Pathway to Net Zero event, Celsa Steel UK’s Gabriella Nizam shared her key takeaways when it comes to applying for decarbonisation project funding💡 Her tips included: 💭 Think about how your project fits into the wider context of the community and industry — how will your project add value? 💬 Make sure you’re working with the right consultants and partners — this is crucial to ensure your application creates impact and answers all questions effectively. #SWIC powered by #NZIW

📢 The UK Government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is looking for industry feedback on non-pipeline transport and cross-border CO2 networks. These networks will be crucial to the decarbonisation of industry and Wales’ overall transition to #netzero. 💭 If you have feedback, share it here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/esPAWfYT #SWIC powered by #NZIW

We’re excited to announce that Stuart M. has joined the Net Zero Industry Wales team as Member Services Manager 🚀 Stuart will ensure the smooth operation of our membership services — while developing and managing a programme of events and workshops to drive collaboration across #Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿