World-leading collaborations creating a network that will decarbonise the South Coast region and beyond.

The Solent Cluster brings together private, public and non-governmental organisations who wish to collaborate to decarbonise the Solent region and beyond. Our members include international energy producers with proven expertise in CCS and hydrogen technology, global manufacturers and engineering companies, regional businesses and industries, energy providers, leading logistics and infrastructure operators, academic institutions and public sector organisations.

Working together The Solent Cluster will

  • Make a major contribution to the UK’s move to a lower carbon economy
  • Decarbonise the Solent region and beyond now and for the future
  • Secure existing jobs and livelihoods and bring new jobs and investment for the benefit of our local community and the wider region
  • Help the UK remain competitive while supporting energy resilience, fuel security and affordability.

Helping to enable Net Zero emissions by 2050

The Solent Cluster and its members have ambitious, achievable plans to decarbonise our local economy and help deliver a Net Zero future for our region and the UK. Together they will create a network that will produce, store, and distribute hydrogen to decarbonise the South Coast region and beyond.

Why do we need this initiative?

The Solent Cluster is the only project of its kind in the region and is backed by companies with the technical expertise and global track record of delivering cost effective low carbon solutions.