Our partners

Cadent

Cadent is the lead partner on the UK’s first live domestic trial of hydrogen for heating - at Keele University. It’s a game changer on the path to a low carbon Britain.

Cadent is also a partner on the Rugeley Smart Local Energy System project, working with Keele University to make the Staffordshire market-town of Rugeley a model of sustainable energy and data management technology at the heart of the low carbon revolution. The project is plugging into Keele’s unique position as Europe’s Smart Energy Network Demonstrator.

Cadent looks after the gas pipes, bringing gas to 11 million homes and businesses throughout the North West, West Midlands, East of England and North London.

EnergyREV

The EnergyREV Consortium is a key partner on the Rugeley Smart Local Energy System Project, working with Keele University to make the Staffordshire market-town of Rugeley a model of sustainable energy and data management technology at the heart of the low carbon revolution. The project is plugging into Keele’s unique position as Europe’s Smart Energy Network Demonstrator.

More than 60 researchers from 22 universities are coming together in the most significant international academic programmes delivering research to accelerate the uptake, value and impact of Smart Local Energy Systems.

Siemens

International technology giant Siemens is the key partner in delivering Europe’s Smart Energy Network Demonstrator at Keele University. Keele and Siemens together are at the heart of the drive for a zero carbon economy.

Passionate about being the digital partner of choice, Siemens aims to create value in technology and data for organisations looking to harness the power of the internet of things.

Engie

Engie, a top international player in the energy industry, is leading the Rugeley Smart Local Energy System Project partnership, working with Keele University to make the Staffordshire market-town of Rugeley a model of sustainable energy and data management technology at the heart of the low carbon revolution - plugging into Keele’s unique position as Europe’s Smart Energy Network Demonstrator.

The company is reducing carbon through innovative energy and services solutions, helping transforming every home, building and place to zero carbon.

Regen

Regen is a partner in the Rugeley Smart Local Energy System Project, working with Keele University to make the Staffordshire market-town of Rugeley a model of sustainable energy and data management technology at the heart of the low carbon revolution and plugging into Keele’s unique position as Europe’s Smart Energy Network Demonstrator.

Regen is a not-for-profit centre of energy expertise and market insight whose mission is to transform the world's energy systems for a zero carbon future.

West Midlands Combined Authority

THE WMCA, a powerful partnership of the 18 councils and Local Enterprise Partnerships in the West Midlands region, is plugging into the Keele zero-carbon experieince as a partner in the Rugeley Smart Local Energy System project. The project will make the Staffordshire market-town of Rugeley a model of sustainable energy and data management technology at the heart of the low carbon revolution - plugging into Keele’s unique position as Europe’s Smart Energy Network Demonstrator.

Sustainable Housing Action Partnership (SHAP)

The Sustainable Housing Action Partnership (SHAP), a not-for-profit organisation bringing together leaders in the West Midlands interested in the housing sector, is a partner on the Rugeley Smart Local Energy System project, working alongside Keele University.

The project will make the Staffordshire market-town of Rugeley a model of sustainable energy and data management technology at the heart of the low carbon revolution - plugging into Keele’s unique position as Europe’s Smart Energy Network Demonstrator.

UK Connected Places Catapult

The Connected Places Catapult, the British government innovation agency for the transport industry, and autonomous vehicles, is a partner in the Rugeley Smart Local Energy System project. The project will make the Staffordshire market-town of Rugeley a model of sustainable energy and data management technology at the heart of the low carbon revolution - plugging into Keele’s unique position as Europe’s Smart Energy Network Demonstrator.

New Vic Theatre - Newcastle-under-Lyme

The New Vic Theatre is working with Keele Universiy’s social science team to work with the community in delivering the Rugeley Smart Local Energy System project. The project will make the Staffordshire market-town of Rugeley a model of sustainable energy and data management technology at the heart of the low carbon revolution - plugging into Keele’s unique position as Europe’s Smart Energy Network Demonstrator.

The New Vic is a key cultural centre for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, playing a full part in the cultural, economic and social regeneration of the region.

Conigital

Conigital, a deep technology company based in Birmingham, working on artifical intelligence in the driverless vehicle, is a commercial partner in the Rugeley Smart Local Energy System project.

The project will make the Staffordshire market-town of Rugeley a model of sustainable energy and data management technology at the heart of the low carbon revolution - plugging into Keele’s unique position as Europe’s Smart Energy Network Demonstrator.

Staffordshire County Council

Staffordshire County Council is a key partner with Keel University in its drive to cement its international reputation as a centre for sustainability research and innovation.

The County Council is a partner is the Rugeley Smart Local Energy System project, making the Staffordshire market-town of Rugeley a model of sustainable energy and data management technology at the heart of the low carbon revolution - plugging into Keele’s unique position as Europe’s Smart Energy Network Demonstrator.

Chase Community Solar Limited (CCS)

Chase Community Solar is a community energy organisation in the Cannock Chase area. CCS is a partner on the Rugeley Smart Local Energy System project, alongside Keele University.

The project will make the Staffordshire market-town of Rugeley a model of sustainable energy and data management technology at the heart of the low carbon revolution - plugging into Keele’s unique position as Europe’s Smart Energy Network Demonstrator.

Opus One

Opus One, a software engineering and solutions company, is a partner on the Rugeley Smart Local Energy System project, alongside Keele University.

The project will make the Staffordshire market-town of Rugeley a model of sustainable energy and data management technology at the heart of the low carbon revolution - plugging into Keele’s unique position as Europe’s Smart Energy Network Demonstrator.