Connected Energy invests £2 million in Norfolk’s Clean Tech hub
Norfolk-based Connected Energy is investing £2 million in a new advanced technology centre at Scottow Enterprise Park, securing high-quality jobs for the region and strengthening Norfolk’s position as a clean-tech hub.
The facility will specialise in extending the working life of electric vehicle batteries through innovative repurposing technology – giving batteries a valuable second life in renewable energy storage after they’re no longer suitable for vehicles. The site will demonstrate the viability of building energy storage systems using batteries from multiple automotive manufacturers.
Matthew Lumsden, CEO of Connected Energy, said: “With 15 years of proven experience in second-life battery applications working with major automotive manufacturers like Volvo, this development marks the next stage in our growth. This will bring further investment into North Norfolk where we are creating and sustaining high quality jobs in an industry of the future.”
The development has secured planning permission from North Norfolk District Council and is expected to be operational by mid-2026.
Connected Energy’s approach addresses a growing sustainability challenge: when electric vehicles reach the end of their road life, their batteries typically still retain significant capacity. Rather than disposing of these batteries, the company’s proven technology extends their useful life by up to a decade, supporting the circular economy and making electric vehicles more sustainable and cost-effective.
Chris Sargisson, Chief Executive Officer at Hethel Innovation, said: “This development demonstrates the strength of Norfolk’s clean-tech sector and the ambition of the businesses driving it forward. Connected Energy’s investment at Scottow Enterprise Park is exactly the type of innovative, scalable solution that Hethel Innovation and Clean Tech East exist to support.”
Founded in 2010, Connected Energy has extensive expertise in delivering second life battery energy storage systems, with installations across the UK and Europe. The company has already delivered proven commercial second-life products for major partners such as Umicore, Volvo and public sector bodies. Building on this success, Connected Energy is now scaling its business model to include the development, ownership and operation of energy storage assets.
The company is part of Norfolk’s growing clean technology cluster and has been supported by the Low Carbon Innovation Fund – a partnership between the University of East Anglia and Norfolk County Council that specialises in clean-tech projects in the region. The project is supported by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) as part of a project to enhance EV battery reuse and recycling.
