3rd February 2025
UK manufacturing’s ability to accelerate the development of clean energy systems has been given a welcome boost.
The Clean Energy Systems Partner Alliance (CESPA) has been formed to boost onshoring manufacturing with six experts in their respective fields coming together to deliver a single source solution for innovators and developers of green tech technology.
PP Control & Automation has been joined by Danfoss, Emerson, Glacier Energy, Phoenix Contact and Voltserve, who will combine cutting-edge technologies and engineering prowess with sustainable solutions and proven production techniques.
The members bring every discipline needed to optimise and build systems – electrical, civil and structural design, renewable energy software and automation, connection technology and electronics solutions and climate, drives and power solution products.
They also have access to world class machine build and control systems and energy assets and infrastructure solutions.
“The UK renewable energy market is worth £23billion and is expected to double in value to £46bn by 2034, so you can see the opportunity is huge if we can get the approach right,” explained Richard Spears, Marketing Manager at PP Control & Automation and one of the driving forces behind the initiative.
“Demand is being driven by high living standards, strict environmental regulations and a shift towards low carbon fuels and, with CESPA, we want to ensure as much of this work is captured and delivered by UK companies.”
He continued: “We’re looking at technology involved in clean energy, hydrogen capture, power-to-x, geothermal application and batteries, but that’s just the start. There’s lots of capability domestically, but nowhere you can go to in order to access all of it under one roof – until now.
“All the members have complementary skills and a clear desire to collaborate to create this single source solution, with a view to creating a cluster of clean systems excellence for the UK.”
CESPA officially launched this week with cespa.org.uk now live and a series of joint events/exhibition appearances planned, followed by thought leadership presentations and factory tours.
The six members of CESPA are:
Specialist in sustainable innovations to increase energy efficiency, enhance machine productivity, reduce emissions and enable electrification.
A provider of global renewable energy software and automation solutions with a focus on wind and solar, hydrogen and carbon capture, standalone energy storage and hybrid systems.
The partner of choice for services and products that enhance the safety, performance & reliability of energy assets and infrastructure.
The partner of choice for services and products that enhance the safety, performance & reliability of energy assets and infrastructure.
The UK’s leading strategic manufacturing outsourcing partner for module or assembly based, part or full machine build. Extensive experience in electrical control and automation, pneumatics, mechanical design and assembly.
ICP and EPC designers to the electrical utility industry with electrical, civil, and structural design capability up to extra high voltage. It also has extensive experience in BESS, PV farms, and wind farms, with solutions for grid connections.
Farrukh Quraishi, International Business Development Manager at Phoenix Contact, picked up the story: “We have a passion for delivering solutions to help make a better world for everyone…today, tomorrow and for years to come.
“CESPA allows us and like-minded companies to work together and share ideas on how we can offer a UK-based single source solution for rolling out clean energy projects faster, fault free and within budget.”
Colin Fletcher, Head of Design at Voltserve, added his support: “This is an exciting venture to be part of and we hope that CESPA will grow to be seen both nationally and internationally as a viable delivery route for clean energy projects within the UK.
“There are lots of large critical projects that should be awarded to domestic companies first, creating wealth in the economy as we aim to help the country achieve its Net Zero goals.”
CESPA is continuing to explore new collaborations and is urging other technology specialists and manufacturers with complementary capabilities to get involved in the alliance. There is also a strong desire to recruit sector champions and collaborate with training providers for clean energy skills development.
For further information, please visit www.cespa.org.uk.
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