UK Growth Sectors

Clean energy in Leeds

The companies, deals and people behind clean energy in Leeds. One of the UK's designated growth sectors, as it plays out in Leeds: where investment, funding programmes and scale-ups concentrate.

11companies on the Leeds registerSee them →2stories in the last 90 daysRead them →

Leeds clean energy companies work on renewable power, low carbon heat and energy efficiency. Leeds PIPES, the council's district heating network, supplies homes and public buildings with heat from the Cross Green energy recovery plant, and wind and solar developer Energiekontor runs its England office from Thorpe Park.

This page follows the sector as it plays out in Leeds. Top stories shows what our readers are following now. Company news lists the investments, contracts, projects, acquisitions and senior hires we have reported over the last 12 months, firm by firm. Below it are the clean energy companies on our register, those in our news first, and the map shows where they are based.

For firms weighing up a move to Leeds, the jobs figure shows the size of the sector's workforce from official statistics, updated each year.

This page is new and grows with our coverage. If your company works in clean energy in Leeds, send us your news.

None of the companies pays to be listed, and coverage is an editorial decision.

The last 12 months

Company news

  1. ZestZest tops North growth index with 1,548% turnover riseSee their latest news →
  2. Schneider ElectricWhat a £181bn grid upgrade could mean for Leeds manufacturersSee their latest news →
  3. National Wealth FundNorthern Square Mile Leeds: Bank of England, FCA, and PEXA Reveal Scale of Commitment at UKREiiFSee their latest news →
On the Leeds register

Clean energy companies in Leeds

ZestBond House

In the news Zest tops North growth index with 1,548% turnover rise

See their latest news →
Schneider ElectricInternational · 123 Jack LaneAdvanced manufacturing

In the news What a £181bn grid upgrade could mean for Leeds manufacturers

See their latest news →
National Wealth FundLeeds headquartered · 2 Whitehall QuayDebt financeGuaranteesEquity

In the news Northern Square Mile Leeds: Bank of England, FCA, and PEXA Reveal Scale of Commitment at UKREiiF

See their latest news →

Clean energy companies on the Leeds register, A to Z

CompanyTypeWhereSince
AAmerescoInternationalGoodbard House
EEnergiekontor UKInternational4330 Park Approach
EEnergy Impact PartnersInternationalactive in Leeds
EExtantia CapitalInternationalactive in Leeds
HHark SystemsLeeds headquartered · Platform 5a
LLeeds PIPESLeeds headquartered · Civic Hall
SSycousLeeds headquartered · New York House2014
XXerogridLeeds headquartered · Clayton Park

Those in our news in the last 12 months come first, most recent first, then A to Z. No company pays to be listed or to change its place.

Map

Where clean energy firms are in Leeds

Leeds offices from the addresses on each company's record.

Talent

Hiring in Leeds

2,500People working in clean energy in Leeds, 2024 (down 29% since 2019). ONS Business Register and Employment Survey · source
Support for the sector

National Wealth Fund

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The UK's designated growth sectors, as they play out in Leeds: where investment, funding programmes and scale-ups concentrate. Every company can earn coverage the same way, by making news.

Independently compiled by Leeds Today from our coverage, company filings and research. No company can pay to be added. Last reviewed 5 November 2026.

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