Supply Chain Fund

Overview

Homes as Power Stations (HAPS) is a pioneering project to support the adoption of the ‘HAPS approach’ in the Swansea Bay City Region (SBCR).

The HAPS approach is a way to make homes more energy-efficient and cost-effective. It involves integrating energy-efficient designs and renewable technologies in new and existing homes. The aim is to reduce a home’s reliance on existing energy networks.

Neath Port Talbot Council is leading the project on behalf of the four local authority partners in the SBCR:

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
City and County of Swansea
Carmarthenshire County Council
Pembrokeshire County Council

Project activities

The project is made up of several linked activities, including:

supporting the adoption of energy-efficient designs and renewable technologies in homes
developing a sustainable, skilled regional supply chain for renewable technologies in homes
conducting an extensive monitoring and evaluation programme

Available funding

The £7m Supply Chain Development Fund is available to the Swansea Bay City Region. The fund has three main aims.

Develop a regional supply chain of technologies to help address fuel poverty.
Ensure there are enough regional skills to manufacture, install and maintain the technologies.
Establish the region as a centre for excellence in renewable technologies.

Grants

The grants available are:

minimum grant - £100,000
maximum grant - £1 million

We can discuss applications outside of these amounts on a case-by-case basis.

Outputs and outcomes

There are specific outputs and outcomes which projects need to deliver. These will be monitored and reported as part of the fund's terms and conditions.

Development of a regional supply chain

The first key output is expected to be the successful development of a regional supply chain. This supply chain will focus on HAPS-related environmental technologies and equipment and their:

manufacture
sourcing
installation
operation
management
maintenance

The goal is for the supply chain to be:

robust
sustainable
skilled
long-lasting, with the potential to establish the region as a centre of excellence

Interested in applying?

We will be holding an online question and answer session for businesses interested in applying to the fund.

The session will provide an overview of the fund, explain the application process and give potential applicants an opportunity to ask questions about eligibility, project requirements and funding criteria.

Date: 8th October 2026

Time: 9:30am

Location: Online via Microsoft Teams

To register your interest and receive joining details, visit £7m Supply Chain Fund Q&A Session.

Apply

Please read the HAPS application guidance document below before completing the Expression of Interest form.

Downloads

Please contact us if you have any queries or wish to register for updates.