An uncomfortable truth is that electronics is globally one of the most polluting industries. Semiconductors ("chip manufacturing") is overtaking automakers with the world's largest chip producer TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation) now producing more CO2 than GM (General Motors), and Intel rapidly approaching this crossover threshold. Manufacturing contributes far more to CO2 than use, for an Apple iPhone this is almost 80% of its total carbon footprint, \>50% of which is due to the integrated circuit (IC or "chip"). PragmatIC is building a new high-volume manufacturing facility at an investment of \>£40Mn and scheduled to come online end of 2022\. Once complete this will be the UK's first 300mm semiconductor fab. INSPIRE presents an opportunity to develop and demonstrate new methodologies which can be a flagship project within the semiconductor industry and support a move to net zero manufacturing process both within the UK and internationally. PragmatIC aims to scale manufacturing globally through local installation and operation of manufacturing-lines sited next to demand. Many of these approaches can be transferred into the mainstream semiconductor and electronics manufacturing sectors. INSPIRE (Integrated Sustainable Production through Innovative Resource Efficiency) focuses on decarbonisation, improved resource efficiency and improved productivity (all intrinsically linked). Distributed sensors (both existing and additional) across PragmatIC's manufacturing system generate data which will be used as follows: \* "Smart" influent water control including rainwater capture and storage linked to weather forecast \* Optimising influent water quality to meet "good enough" quality through tuneable water treatment \* Effluent recovery through onsite treatment and return \* Replacement of organic solvents with aqueous/gaseous alternatives to reduce VOC content \* Optimisation of high-quality nitrogen quality and usage requirements \* Development of machine-learning approaches to manufacturing optimisation The INSPIRE project fits with themes of smart connected factories, connected and versatile supply chains and adaptable, flexible manufacturing operations and skills. The project aims to reduce carbon emissions of PragmatIC's production process by over 6,000,000 kg CO2 per year, through reductions in offsite transportation in waste, minimisation of tap-water and, where possible, elimination of VOCs from waste-streams. Partners: PragmatIC (Lead), DevTank, Hydrocell & Suez Water Technologies and Solutions.

Indra is the global leader in V2X technology, having designed and manufactured certified hardware and software solutions in the world's largest V2G trials and exported the technology across the globe, manufacturing more than 1,000 units to date. The existing power electronics stage in the Indra V2X charger was world-leading at its 2018 launch, using high efficiency and lightweight SiC and reducing overall V2X system weight to a wall-mountable 23.5kG. The hardware still leads the market four years later, but trials and commercial operations have identified new requirements in expected operation and behaviour, including an increase in battery size (and voltage) and higher consumption within homes. Energy market changes and complexity in the overall consumer proposition also moves business models towards V2H and V2B models. The fast evolution of the EV sector and energy markets fundamentally effects the market fit and leaves an open space for innovation. This project addresses these requirements to proof-of-concept level by developing a new power module. The project enhances the industry status quo in multiple innovative areas focused on efficiency, power level, integration with other devices, globalisation, onshoring of technology, upskilling the workforce, energy security, and total cost of system.