GBP 4bn Green Energy Hub Unveiled in Swansea
- Swansea Council unveils £4bn green energy hub with hydrogen manufacturing, electric vehicle charging, solar & tidal lagoon projects. DST Innovations and Batri Ltd., along with HDR and Enable, lead the urban renewal project which could shape future green energy developments.
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Swansea Council has unveiled land deals that could bring a £4bn green energy hub to the Swansea area. This hub will potentially include a hydrogen manufacturing station, electric vehicle charging points, a battery manufacturing facility, the expansion of an approved solar farm, tidal lagoons, a battery farm, a floating solar panel facility, an oceanic research centre, eco-homes and a hyper-scale data centre. DST Innovations are leading the project in collaboration with Batri Ltd, HDR and Enable. Richard Morgan of HDR says the project is a blueprint for how urban renewal through green energy should be developed in the future. The Council is also pushing for government funding to explore a low-carbon district heating network.
What could £4bn green energy hub bring to Swansea?
- Potential of creating thousands of jobs in the Swansea area - from construction and engineering to IT and other technology-related roles
- The development of renewable energy sources in the region, creating a strong commitment to sustainability and reducing the area’s carbon footprint
- Significantly boosting local and regional economic growth
- An increase in tourism due to the area’s reputation as a green energy hotspot
- Increased energy efficiency for local homes and businesses, helping to lower energy costs
- Investment in local infrastructure, providing more opportunities to develop the area
- A decrease in air pollution, creating a cleaner and healthier environment