Energy & Environment

Home to the largest low carbon sector in the UK outside London and the South East, Manchester is well placed to access the £3.4 trillion global low carbon market and has particular expertise in several key areas including nuclear and power transmission & distribution.

A progressive and driven city, Manchester is fully committed to the low carbon agenda and is a driving force in the trial and demonstration of new low carbon technologies and innovations. Over the next few years, it is estimated that Manchester will invest approximately £8-10 billion to decarbonise, creating significant opportunities for businesses.

Key Strengths

• Nuclear: Manchester is located at the heart of the UK’s largest nuclear industry, home to significant nuclear orientated businesses, including Nugen’s HQ and the world-leading Dalton Institute.
• Power Distribution: Manchester is a world-class Transmission & Distribution and Smart Grid industry cluster which includes Siemens Transmission & Distribution; RXPE Power Engineering and WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff
• Consultant Engineering: Manchester is home to  a large cluster of world-leading engineering practices such as Jacobs Engineering and Bouygues Energies & Services, providing a range of engineering, technical consultancy and architectural services to national and international projects Financial and Legal Services: specialist low carbon financial and legal services are provided by the UK’s largest regional financial and professional services hub employing 250,000 people
• Innovation Test Bed: world-leading research facilities, state-of-the-art science parks and dedicated “living labs” provide businesses with controlled and real-world environments to test and trial new low carbon innovations.

Contact Dan Storer, Director of Business Development, to find out how Manchester can help you innovate.

T: +44 (0)161 237 4470
E: Daniel.Storer@Midas.org.uk