Green distilleries competition - funding technology that enables use of low carbon fuel

The motorsport and high performance engineering industry is often praised for its energy-efficient technologies and capabilities and how these have been transferred into other sectors, helping them to also become more energy-efficient. The below government competition may be of interest to some businesses within our motorsport community.

Green distilleries competition

In his 2020 Budget speech, the Chancellor announced £10 million of new research and development funding to help distilleries go green. To meet net zero by 2050, all industries, including distilleries, must decarbonise as far as possible.

Phase 1 now open to applications

Phase 1 of the green distilleries competition will provide up to £500,000 in funding for feasibility studies looking into developing technologies that enable the use of a low carbon fuel in a distillery.

The invitation to tender and documents required to complete an application are available on Contracts Finder.

Phase 2 of the competition will consider applications to pilot key components or further develop the design of the new fuel switching solutions.

The programme will take a portfolio approach and aims to fund a range of different solutions which could include electrification, hydrogen, biomass or waste. In addition, enabling technologies will be considered and could include fuel conversion, transportation or storage.

Visit the government update here for more information.