Energy

Kent plays a vital role in the UK’s offshore wind sector, with major wind farms located in the Thames Estuary and along the coast. The London Array, located 20km off the Kent coast, is one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms while the Thanet and Kentish Flats provide significant additional wind power.

The county benefits from a strong foundation of energy infrastructure, including grid connections, substations, and port facilities capable of supporting large-scale energy projects. Locations such as Isle of Grain are already home to significant energy generation and import facilities, creating opportunities for further investment in energy storage, hydrogen, and carbon capture technologies.

Kent’s extensive coastline provides prime locations for energy generation, infrastructure, and associated supply chains. Sites across North and East Kent offer access to deep-water ports, available land, and proximity to offshore assets, making them ideal for energy developers and investors seeking scalable opportunities.

With strong policy support and a commitment to sustainability, Kent is actively enabling the transition to a low-carbon future. Investment in renewable energy, green infrastructure, and emerging technologies is creating long-term opportunities for businesses. For investors, Kent offers a future-focused environment to lead, innovate, and grow within the UK’s evolving energy landscape.

Large-scale solar development is a growing area, with projects like the The Bowerhouse II Solar Farm developed for Kent County Council with LASER Energy and Solar Together, a group purchasing scheme that has enabled solar PV and battery storage installations for over 1,000 homes. 

Key players in the region include Kent Introl (KKI) which supplies high-quality valves for green energy, including hydrogen, carbon capture (CCUS), and offshore wind and Kent PLC which provides global engineering expertise in decarbonisation and hydrogen production.