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Hydrogen uncertainty could delay uptake of low-carbon heating

Envirotec Magazine

Home hydrogen heating concept. Without clear evidence on hydrogen’s role in home heating, the development of other low-carbon alternatives could be delayed, according to a new report from energy consultancy Cornwall Insight. Table 1:Low Carbon Hydrogen Policy Index scores and rankings.

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UK government dumps another planned hydrogen heating project

Hydrogen Fuel News

This is the third time the UK government has changed its mind on a H2 project of this kind The number of hydrogen heating pilot projects moving ahead in the UK has dropped by one, yet again, as the UK government places another on indefinite hold. That said, it added that it would be “in slower time in some locations.

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New hydrogen accelerator receives UK government backing

Envirotec Magazine

On 10 October the Carbon Trust announced its new clean hydrogen accelerator, which aims to help secure the UK’s energy supply and support climate targets. The project will join up industry players, backed by BEIS, the UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

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Government announces funding for green hydrogren, and blending green light

Envirotec Magazine

The UK government announced backing for 11 new projects to produce green hydrogen from electrolysis, on 14 December, in addition to giving a tentative green light to hydrogen blending in existing gas distribution networks.

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Could green hydrogen be key to a carbon-free economy?

GreenBiz

Could green hydrogen be key to a carbon-free economy? The Saudis are going big on something called green hydrogen — a carbon-free fuel made from water by using renewably produced electricity to split hydrogen molecules from oxygen molecules. Green hydrogen? Green hydrogen can do that.". Jim Robbins.

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UK falling behind Germany and South Korea on low-carbon hydrogen

Envirotec Magazine

The UK has been ranked 5th out of 15 countries in its deployment of low-carbon hydrogen as a fuel source, according to a new analysis of countries that have branded themselves as potential leaders in the new hydrogen economy. Figure 1: Low-carbon hydrogen index ranking. In comparison, the UK places 5th (6.5

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UK Government Bolsters Hydrogen and Clean Energy Sectors With Significant Investment

FuelCellsWorks

The UK government, in its latest strategic push towards a net-zero economy, has announced a substantial allocation of £390 million dedicated to hydrogen and Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS).