Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND)
This programme has now ended. Please visit our Business Support page for information on current support and collaboration opportunities.
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Reducing your business's energy expenses and improving sustainability can be challenging, but Keele's expert guidance can help. We are dedicated to supporting local SMEs in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire cut costs and better manage their energy use through our Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND) project.
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How can Keele help you?
Keele can provide fully-funded support to help you achieve your sustainability goals, with projects ranging from 70 through to 465 hours, depending on your bespoke needs. Our talented researchers will work specifically on your sustainability project, backed up by a team of knowledgeable and experienced experts to support you from initial idea to completion.
Initiatives include investigating energy efficiency measures and onsite renewable technologies for business premises, as well as creating dynamic smart meter visual data, re-use of waste heat from machinery, and developing more efficient battery storage.
Limited Places Available
Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your business's sustainability. Projects are fully-funded, meaning the only cost is your time. But applications close soon, so contact us today to find out more and secure your place.
Frequently Asked Questions
We've compiled a list of the most commonly asked questions to help you better understand the project and how it works.
Success stories
We've already supported a range of local organisations to reach their green goals, from manufacturers to construction companies and engineering specialists. Check out our case studies to see how we've helped transform businesses' sustainability.
The SEND project (ref. 32R16P00706) is part-funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the England 2014 to 2020 European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) Growth Programme, and is available to ERDF eligible companies. The project is also receiving funds from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).