Podcast Episode #6: Industrial Energy Security

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In our latest podcast, Grant Vasey, Director for our Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Group, and Mat Capper, Director of Utilities, delves into one of the most pressing challenges facing UK industry today: Industrial Energy Security.

As demand for power continues to rise across key sectors, and with grid constraints becoming more pronounced, the team explores how developers and operators can navigate the evolving energy landscape to ensure resilience, reliability, and long-term viability.

Understanding the Requirements of Industry

The conversation begins by unpacking the energy demands of modern industry. From advanced manufacturing to data centres and logistics hubs, today’s industrial users require not only more power, but more secure, stable, and sustainable sources of it. The team highlights how energy availability is now a critical factor in site selection, investment decisions, and long-term operational planning.

Power Availability Across the UK

A key theme of the discussion is the regional disparity in power availability. While some areas of the UK benefit from robust grid infrastructure, others face significant constraints, particularly in high-growth corridors. These limitations can delay development, increase costs, and limit the scale of industrial operations.

Grant and Mat share insights into how these challenges are playing out on the ground, and what it means for developers looking to bring forward energy-intensive schemes.

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Current Trends and Growth Sectors

The team also explores the emerging sectors driving demand, including:

Battery storage and gigafactories
Advanced manufacturing
Green hydrogen and low-carbon fuels
Digital infrastructure and data centres

These sectors are not only energy-hungry but also highly sensitive to fluctuations in supply and cost, making energy security a top priority.

Brookbanks’ Response: Navigating the Energy Challenge

At Brookbanks, we’re actively supporting clients to future-proof their developments through:

Early-stage energy strategy planning
Grid connection feasibility assessments
On-site generation and storage solutions
Stakeholder engagement with DNOs and National Grid

Our integrated and multiservice approach ensures that energy considerations are embedded from the outset, helping to de-risk projects and unlock long-term value.

Final Thoughts

As the UK transitions to a low-carbon economy, energy security will remain a defining issue for industrial development. This podcast offers a timely look at the challenges and opportunities ahead and how Brookbanks is helping clients stay ahead of the curve.

Listen to the full episode to hear more from Grant and Mat on how we’re powering the future of UK industry.

Members on the Podcast

Head of Cost and Commercial

Ben Wakeling

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Director, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Group

Grant Vasey

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Director of Utilities

Mat Capper

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