https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/greentech/Recent content in greentech on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 09 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-gigafactory-secures-crucial-380m-government-investment/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/somerset-gigafactory-secures-crucial-380m-government-investment/Somerset’s groundbreaking gigafactory has received a pivotal £380 million boost from the UK government, ensuring it remains a cornerstone for local employment and economic growth for decades. Agratas is leading the development of the gigafactory’s first phase within the Gravity enterprise zone, located between Puriton and Woolavington, with operations slated to begin by late 2027. As part of the government’s broader industrial strategy, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) unveiled on April 9 a £700 million investment to invigorate advanced manufacturing across Britain.