iX Challenge: Designing a Smart Local Energy System for a Circular Economy Park

Innovate UK Business Connect
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Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Open until 6 May 2026

Overview

CWM Environmental wants innovators to study a Smart Local Energy System for their Nantycaws site. This is a feasibility study for a microgrid approach at CWM Gwyrdd. The study will look at local energy systems for a circular economy park. You need to deliver research and analysis on how this energy system could work. The deadline is 6 May 2026. The funding amount is not specified in the details available. This appears to be an innovation challenge rather than a standard grant.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must deliver feasibility study for Smart Local Energy System
  • Must focus on Nantycaws (CWM Gwyrdd) site
Who is this for?

This challenge is for innovators and researchers who can deliver feasibility studies on energy systems. You should have expertise in microgrids, local energy systems, or circular economy approaches. It is not clear if this is open to all business types or has specific requirements.

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CWM Environmental is seeking innovators to deliver a feasibility study into a Smart Local Energy System (SLES) / microgrid approach for Nantycaws (CWM Gwyrdd).

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Last updated: 5 April 2026