Upcoming Trade Shows Birmingham, UK for Power & Energy

Now that the UK government has firmly committed itself to a 2050 net zero target, Birmingham and the broader West Midlands face a steep road ahead to meet that goal. Right now, the biggest priority seems to be the modernization of energy systems as the foundation for clean growth. The West Midlands is not just geographically central to the UK; it is also the nerve center of the nation’s energy distribution network. Housing the headquarters of industry giants like National Grid, Cadent, and EON, as well as pivotal organizations such as Xoserve and Enzen, the region boasts the UK’s largest green workforce, standing at 94,000 people. The West Midlands faces unique challenges in its quest for decarbonization. Unlike coastal regions, it lacks direct access to large-scale renewable energy sources like offshore wind. This limitation necessitates a pivot towards 'smart' energy solutions and the adoption of a whole systems approach, integrating multiple technologies to create a resilient and sustainable energy ecosystem. Here is where Energy Capital, the West Midlands’ smart energy partnership, comes in. Energy Capital functions as the glue between public and private sectors, regulated industries and academia to create a successful ecosystem that’s going to turn the region into a premier hub for clean energy innovation. The West Midlands is also becoming a magnet for new energy-tech businesses, eager and willing to prove themselves as the next big thing in clean energy. We definitely can talk about Australian smart energy and IoT solutions company carbonTRACK, which arrived in Birmingham in 2019 and in a very short time has become instrumental in helping SME manufacturers navigate the ongoing energy crisis and aiding local authorities in their long-term net zero ambitions. The next important name to know is Modo Energy, which has done some truly groundbreaking work in data transparency in the energy transition.