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NATIONAL ENERGY RESEARCH DEMONSTRATOR PROJECT PART OF AYRSHIRE GROWTH DEAL OBJECTIVES Target coordinated investment, across Ayrshire, which will act as a powerful catalyst to stimulate growth, in- creasing job opportunities and prosperity for

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Target coordinated investment, across Ayrshire, which will act as a powerful catalyst to stimulate growth, in- creasing job opportunities and prosperity for Ayrshire, Scotland and the UK. The £251.5M AGD is based around five broad themes: aerospace and space, energy, marine, manufacturing & tourism. UK & Scottish Government - £103 million each Further funding of £45.5million from the three Ayrshire Councils. 15 year delivery period to unlock around £300million of private investment and 7,000 new jobs across a wide range of sectors.

OBJECTIVES

NATIONAL ENERGY RESEARCH DEMONSTRATOR PROJECT

PART OF AYRSHIRE GROWTH DEAL

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NERD - OBJECTIVES

2045

Develop the energy system of the future. Create a nationally significant and distinctive Centre of Excellence for energy systems research. Support the development and delivery of new innovative and highly efficient energy generation, storage and distribution systems to create a flexible, locally distributed grid that enable communities to be energy self-sufficient. Attract new business and economic activity to the area to achieve inclusive growth for the region. Enable Scotland to become a pioneer in renewable energy technology and contribute to Scotland becoming a net zero society by 2045 (or before).

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Smart Electric Hub Smart Transport Hub(s) Smart Buildings + Smart Mini-Districts Hub(s)

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Smart Hydrogen + Alt Tech Hub Smart Earth Hub Geothermal Ground / Water Source Heat /Circularity + Waste Health + Social Economy

NERD: RESEARCH HUBS

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NERD: COMMUNITY BENEFITS

Communities will be able to generate, use and store their

wn low carbon energy

Access to state of the art technology and energy advice Reduced fuel bills by establishing a local energy company New business and industry attracted to the area- new job

pportunities will be

created for local people Access to low carbon transport system Improvement of active travel network across the area Ensure that energy is affordable for all Offer “hands on” experi- ence in STEM education for all ages Health + Social Economy