Project VOLT, led by Northern Powergrid, LCP Delta, and Newcastle University in the UK, has secured funding from Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Fund to explore the integration of microgrids, renewable energy, storage, hydrogen, and smart technologies at high-emission sites like ports, airports, and manufacturing hubs. The initiative, titled Vector-Optimised Microgrid Operations for Industrial Low-carbon Transition (VOLT), aims to enhance energy efficiency, flexibility, and reliability. Initial estimates suggest significant energy bill savings and emissions reduction potential for participating industrial and commercial sites. Besides cost savings, microgrid users could benefit from reduced network charges and income generation through grid-balancing services. The project will evaluate challenges related to regulations and infrastructure to develop a scalable model for the broader industrial sector in the UK. The three-month discovery phase will focus on understanding customer demand, unlocking flexibility potential, enhancing resilience, and reducing emissions at scale. Stakeholders like Northern Powergrid, LCP Delta, and Newcastle University emphasize the role of industrial sites in transitioning to Net Zero and the importance of collaboration in achieving energy and cost efficiency goals. The positive sentiment towards the project is evident in statements from key figures involved, highlighting the potential for economic growth, decarbonization, and operational efficiency in Northern businesses.