Somerset Energy Innovation Centre (SEIC)

The Somerset Energy Innovation Centre in Bridgwater cost £19 million and and is 6,100 square meters in size. It is a hub where businesses work together to explore opportunities in the clean energy sector. Phase 1 of the campus (SEIC 1) was established to meet the needs of the multi-billion-pound construction of two new nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point C. This created a supply chain integration facility that made sure Somerset SME were well placed and supported to win contracts. The campus has since grown to include two additional facilities (SEIC 2 and 3). The ambition is to create a sustainable economic legacy through the growth of a South West low carbon energy cluster.

SEIC is a catalyst for collaboration and innovation. It provides dynamic space and expert support to the businesses at the heart of the growing low-carbon energy supply chain. It provides a flexible range of high-quality office and meeting spaces, along with a café and networking area. The facility is operated by the South West Manufacturing Advisory Service (SWMAS), who through their expertise advise and support companies to develop capability, innovate and grow.