The UK is set to host a pivotal national event, the UK Clean Energy Summit 2025, on September 11th and 12th at the Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The summit aims to solidify the nation’s ambition of becoming a global clean energy superpower, focusing on accelerating the journey to net-zero while stimulating economic growth, creating high-value jobs, and attracting significant investment.
Hosted by the University of Sheffield, this two-day conference and exhibition will convene leading figures from industry, policy, and academia. Discussions will centre on the critical role of groundbreaking research and development, innovative industrial practices, and effective government policy in achieving the UK’s clean energy goals.
The choice of Magna as the venue is particularly symbolic. This unique events space, set within a former industrial steelworks, is located in the heart of South Yorkshire, a region boasting the UK’s largest clean-tech cluster. The summit will showcase the latest advancements from both industry and academia across a diverse energy landscape, including:
- Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
- Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
- Industrial Decarbonisation
- The Hydrogen Supply Chain
- Offshore Wind
- Financing and Investing in Clean Energy
Attendees can expect a dynamic program featuring keynote speeches from prominent political leaders and industry heavyweights, alongside interactive workshops and panel discussions with pioneering businesses and academics. These sessions will delve into the major challenges and opportunities for unlocking substantial growth and ensuring long-term sustainability within the clean energy sector.
A significant focus will also be placed on the vital role that UK regions, particularly those in the North, can play in driving the clean energy transition. The summit will provide ample opportunities for networking among delegates, culminating in a special dinner featuring a high-profile speaker.
The UK Clean Energy Summit is a collaborative effort, primarily hosted by the University of Sheffield and its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). The University is renowned for its world-leading pilot-scale research centres that work closely with industry to develop and test green energy solutions. The event is further supported by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, underscoring a strong commitment to regional and national progress in clean energy.
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https://www.amrc.co.uk/events/the-uk-clean-energy-summit-2025
This article appeared in the July/August 2025 issue of Energy Manager magazine. Subscribe here.