A new eco-focused campus has launched in the West Midlands to drive advances in zero-emission vehicles, public transport, aviation and energy systems.

The Greenpower Park campus will create a holistic environment for battery research, industrialisation, manufacturing, testing, recycling and electrified logistics

The Greenpower Park campus is sited in Coventry and will create a holistic environment for battery research, industrialisation, manufacturing, testing, recycling and electrified logistics.

The main tenant will be the West Midlands Gigafactory. The site has planning permission in place for a large-scale battery production facility with capacity for up to 60GWh per annum – and, according to reports, is close to securing a deal with EVE Energy; one of China’s biggest EV battery makers and already in partnership with BMW. While the reports haven’t been confirmed, a spokesperson for the campus has said that a number of Asian battery manufacturers are actively considering moving to the site – and that its launch will mark a significant leap forward in battery technology development.

Alongside battery manufacturing, the site is also positioned as a Centre of Excellence for electrification, clean energy and technology development and is targeting inward investment of £2.5bn and the creation of 6,000 highly skilled jobs. It also benefits from significant incentives associated with investment zone status.

The project is designed to foster world-leading collaborations between industry, major academic institutions and stakeholders to drive the UK’s ambitions in leading the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future,

“In a decisive stride towards fortifying Britain’s position as a global leader in electrification innovation, the unveiling of Greenpower Park with the West Midlands Gigafactory marks a transformative moment for the nation’s net zero landscape,” said Cllr Jim O’Boyle, Cabinet Member for Jobs, Regeneration and Climate Change at Coventry City Council.

“This ambitious initiative is not merely about setting the groundwork for the next generation of electric technologies and sustainable manufacturing practices. It is a clarion call to the world that the UK is open for business, ready to lead the charge in the green industrial revolution. With its strategic location, unprecedented financial support, academic partnerships, a ready-made skilled workforce, and oven-ready plans to build Britain’s biggest gigafactory, Greenpower Park is poised to become the cornerstone of the UK’s electrified future, driving forward our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and economic growth.”