Cornwall took its geothermal ambitions to Westminster, where Perran Moon and Sir Alan Whitehead joined industry leaders to highlight its potential for clean, reliable energy and critical minerals—while calling for stronger UK policy to accelerate the sector.
A new £30 million fund has been launched to support businesses in the critical minerals, renewable energy, space and marine innovation sectors that can drive the next phase of Cornwall’s economic growth.
Cornwall, UK – 26 February 2026 – From today, Geothermal Energy Lithium (GEL) is delivering the UK’s first ever geothermal electricity 24/7 from its United Downs plant in Cornwall, marking a huge breakthrough for the nation’s renewable energy mix and for UK geothermal power. Octopus Energy has signed a long-term deal to purchase at least 3 MW of constant, weather-independent power from […]
CORNWALL is looking to lead the way on developing the UK Geothermal sector following the launch of a new proposal last week. The proposal, shaped by Cornwall Trade and Investment, aims to build on the innovations made in the US that have revolutionised deep geothermal, making it significantly more financially viable and increasing the energy […]
Resourcing Tomorrow, London 2-4 December 2025 A little over a week after the government unveiled its critical minerals strategy, which supports the domestic production of lithium, tin, tungsten and rare earth elements, a delegation from Cornwall will travel to London to showcase the region’s depth of mining resources, its world-leading mining expertise, and emerging opportunities […]
Leading entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators from across the Celtic nations will gather in Falmouth next month for a prestigious business event. Cornwall has been announced as host of the 2025 Interceltic Business Forum, organised in partnership with Cornwall Trade and Investment (CTI). The 2025 forum follows successful editions in Lorient, Galway and Cardiff and […]
The Growth Hub has launched another round of grant funding for businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, thanks to the Good Growth Programme. The funding is available to enterprises with the ambition and capacity to grow, to improve their productivity and competitiveness. The scheme also aims to stimulate innovation and support the development […]
Meet the delegation from Cornwall attending Resourcing Tomorrow. We are showcasing our mining exploration companies and our region’s potential to drive the green industrial revolution.
Next week a delegation from Cornwall will travel to London to exhibit at Resourcing Tomorrow – Europe’s largest and most influential mining event – to showcase the region’s expertise in exploration and extraction.
Cornwall Trade and Investment (CTI) has announced details of its latest and largest trade mission of the year, which will see it support a cohort of ten innovative Cornwall-based businesses to Slush 2024 in Helsinki, Finland. Taking place from 20-21 November the annual European start up and tech event, is the most founder-focused event in […]
Apply by 9am Friday 16th August Are you ready to take your startup or innovation to the next level? We invite you to apply for the Cornwall Slush’D Pitch Competition, a premier event designed to showcase groundbreaking innovations and connect you with investors and industry experts. You’ll have 5 minutes to pitch and a 4-minute […]
Falmouth University has received £7m Expanding Excellence in England (E3) Research England funding to support the development of the institution’s Centre for Blended Realities. The £7m Expanding Excellence in England (E3) Research England fund will support the development of Falmouth’s new Centre for Blended Realities, where innovation in the arts is combined with cutting-edge computer science, developing […]
Cornwall took its geothermal ambitions to Westminster, where Perran Moon and Sir Alan Whitehead joined industry leaders to highlight its potential for clean, reliable energy and critical minerals—while calling for stronger UK policy to accelerate the sector.
A new £30 million fund has been launched to support businesses in the critical minerals, renewable energy, space and marine innovation sectors that can drive the next phase of Cornwall’s economic growth.
Cornwall, UK – 26 February 2026 – From today, Geothermal Energy Lithium (GEL) is delivering the UK’s first ever geothermal electricity 24/7 from its United Downs plant in Cornwall, marking a huge breakthrough for the nation’s renewable energy mix and for UK geothermal power. Octopus Energy has signed a long-term deal to purchase at least 3 MW of constant, weather-independent power from […]
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