The recent announcement that the UK Government is investing £45.2 million into next-generation battery innovations has created a real buzz within the engineering and manufacturing sectors. At Millbank, we recognise how essential this funding is to the country’s journey towards Net Zero and energy security, and we’re excited by the prospects it brings for both technological progress and jobs in the industry.
According to edie, this funding is part of the Faraday Battery Challenge and aims to develop new technologies that can be manufactured at scale in the UK. This includes improving battery safety, increasing energy density, and reducing costs for widespread use in electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. At Millbank, we see the impact this will have across multiple sectors, including automotive, energy storage, and clean tech manufacturing.
UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has also highlighted the importance of supporting UK companies to bring these technologies to market faster. They posted about the significance of battery innovation funding and recently celebrated the upcoming Battery Cells & Systems Expo 2025, where cutting-edge developments in battery technology and manufacturing will be showcased. As they said:
Innovation is the key to a sustainable battery supply chain, and this funding will help accelerate our journey.
Millbank is closely following these advances.
We have always seen battery technology and electrification as critical to the UK’s clean energy and transport transition. From Battery Project Engineers and Electrical Design Engineers to Manufacturing Process Engineers, Process Safety specialists, and Project Managers for battery facilities, we know the growth in this sector will continue to create opportunities for skilled professionals.
Today, Millbank and Forbes HR Ltd will be at the Vehicle Electrification Expo at the NEC in Birmingham. This event is part of a wider gathering that brings together four connected industries – the Vehicle Electrification Expo, Battery Cells & Systems Expo, The Advanced Materials Show, and The Advanced Ceramics Show – for two days of networking, lead generation, and education. A four-track, free conference is running alongside, featuring global experts covering the latest innovations and developments across these exciting industries.
Jason Seed and Sean Boswell will both be attending, ready to connect with industry professionals and discuss how we can support your projects with the talent you need. If you’re going, make sure to say hello.
As a business that works across energy, nuclear, automotive, and manufacturing, we understand the importance of a robust battery supply chain. This investment reaffirms the Government’s commitment to positioning the UK as a global leader in battery manufacturing, which in turn strengthens local economies, supply chains, and skills development.
At Millbank, we’re proud to support organisations and projects driving this change, and we’re always ready to connect talented engineers and project professionals to roles that will shape the future of clean energy and mobility. The progress made today in battery technology is shaping the industries of tomorrow, and we’re looking forward to seeing how these innovations continue to unfold.
Sources:
www.edie.net "UK Government invests £452m in next-gen battery innovations" by Sidhi Mittal at edie
https://www.edie.net/uk-government-invests-452m-in-next-gen-battery-innovations/
www.linkedin.com - UKBIC post: https://rb.gy/4ofhl0
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