UK Sites for Renewable Energy & Energy-Intensive Businesses
1. Teesside (North East) – UK’s Leading Energy Transition Cluster
Key areas:
- Wilton International
- Redcar Steelworks redevelopment zone
- Teesport / Seal Sands industrial belt
- Middlesbrough chemical & energy corridor
Why it is ideal:
- One of the UK’s strongest industrial decarbonisation clusters
- Existing heavy industry + power infrastructure already in place
- Strong focus on hydrogen, carbon capture (CCUS), and green chemicals
Energy advantage:
- Existing high-capacity grid infrastructure
- Industrial power demand already established (reduces connection friction)
- On-site generation + energy park potential
Best uses:
- Hydrogen production
- Energy-from-waste plants
- Data centres (emerging)
- Chemical manufacturing and green fuels
