The Solent Cluster represents a project in Hampshire, focusing on hydrogen, carbon capture, and sustainable fuels to achieve significant regional decarbonization.

Industrial Ecosystem

Description

The Solent industrial area —encompassing Southampton, Portsmouth, and the wider Hampshire region—features a concentration of maritime, aerospace, petrochemical, logistics, and advanced manufacturing industries. It hosts key major trade hubs such as the Port of Southampton, and multiple industrial parks that support around 90,000 businesses and a £50bn economy.

Ecosystem metrics

• Emissions: 5.3 Mt CO2e GHG emitted annually

Project Activities and Assets

Description

The Solent Cluster is focused on supporting the existing industrial area to develop clean energy solutions, including hydrogen production, carbon capture and storage systems, and sustainable fuel capabilities to decarbonise industry, maritime, aviation, and domestic heating. Aiming to become a leading centre for low carbon investment, The Solent Cluster plans to grow the regional economy, protect skilled jobs, and create new employment opportunities for lower carbon energy technologies and industries.