A new network

Technology innovation, changing markets, over-stretched supply chains, new regulation and unpredictability. Climate Change is now firmly on the business agenda. What is less certain is how companies should respond to the challenges - and opportunities - that a low carbon economy presents.

Low Carbon South West is a new network established by Bath Ventures, part of the University of Bath and the SETsquared Partnership, to build an active community in this sector and establish impactful links between companies and universities. Low Carbon South West will make it easier for companies, entrepreneurs, investors and researchers to meet and exchange ideas and opportunities. The network will also provide a showcase for low carbon technology innovation.

The South West of England

Major initiatives like the University of Bath’s Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment (I-SEE) and the opening of the new Wave Hub in Cornwall next year are evidence of a ‘natural’ low carbon cluster in the South West of England. Low Carbon South West aims to provide the ‘superstructure’ that allows regional, national and international companies to easily access the research and business resources of the region.

How do I get involved?

Join the network and receive information about events, news & opportunities
Register for the Networking Events – See the 2009 calendar

Apply for Inclusion on the Low Carbon South West Map – A free of charge map listing for South West companies and universities operating in the Low Carbon sector.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: This web site is not to be confused with the “Low Carbon South West” web page www.oursouthwest.com/lowcarbon, which is hosted by the region’s sustainability web site (www.oursouthwest.com) - read more about this resource in our Resources section.

News & Events

12 March ‘10: How Smart are Smart Grids? - The future of smart grids and what they can do for us

This seminar will showcase some of the latest research and thinking behind a new approach to solving climate change – computer power.

GLOBE 2010 Vancouver (23-26th March)

This biennial event, which is an exhibition and conference, typically attracts over 10,000 participants from more than 70 countries. Globe 2010 promises to be the most spectacular business of the environment event ever held, with the biggest ever UK attendance.

9 Apr ‘10: Behavioral change – act now, do more! What do you mean?

This seminar examines some of the best practices in culture change for a low-carbon economy. We ask the experts what is effective and how can we tell the difference between a genuine act for the greater good and greenwash?

14 May ‘10: Low Carbon Start-Up Fest

The challenge of climate change has unleashed a new wave of technology start-ups each looking to address new ways of generating sustainable energy and exploit new ways of making existing energy go further.

11 Jun ‘10: Lighting – keeping the lights on

This seminar showcases some of the breaking technologies, strategies and research in the lighting industry.