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Hydrogen fuel cells risk lagging behind other green alternatives


Hydrogen fuel cells risk lagging behind other green alternatives


"Hydrogen and fuel cell technology is already helping to reduce emissions in the UK and it is important that stakeholders from across the sector come together to continue this development"
Ralph Clague, Head of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells, JLR



Hydrogen and fuel cells risk lagging behind other clean energy alternatives unless the industry shows bolder leadership, attendees of a major Midlands conference will be told.

The UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference, which is being held at the NEC, will give delegates a chance to meet some of the world’s leading businesses and organisations that are pioneering the use of hydrogen and fuel cells across a variety of sectors.

Hydrogen and fuel cell technology is already starting to play a leading role in helping countries meet ambitious carbon reduction targets. This year’s conference will highlight the many ways in which the technology is being used in the transport sector as well as small- and large-scale static and portable applications. It will also look at how hydrogen can decarbonise the gas grid.

Last year saw a record turnout for the conference, which will feature over 30 guest speakers, and this year looks set to see an even greater number in attendance for the event that is being organised by not-for-profit company Climate Change Solutions, based in Coventry.

Confirmed speakers include Jaguar Land Rover, the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking, Johnson Matthey, Ballard Power Systems, Hydrogenics, Intelligent Energy, Luxfer Gas Cylinders, Plug Power, Forresters, Arcola Energy, Fuel Cell Systems, Toyota, and the Scottish Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Association.

Ralph Clague, Head of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells, JLR, said: “Hydrogen and fuel cell technology is already helping to reduce emissions in the UK and it is important that stakeholders from across the sector come together to continue this development.

“Developing the hydrogen and fuel cell sector will require bolder leadership and events such as these provide a valuable opportunity to showcase the advancements in the industry and examine the further potential for this technology.”

During the last 12 months since last year’s UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference, there have been several notable developments in the sector.

In June 2019, Midlands-based Luxfer Gas Cylinders announced that its G-Stor® H2 hydrogen cylinders had been used to help fuel the UK’s first full-sized hydrogen powered demonstrator train.

Luxfer were approached for the project by Porterbrook and the University of Birmingham’s Centre for Railway Research. Unveiled at RailLive 2019, the HydroFLEX project consists of a former Thameslink electric train fitted with a hydrogen fuel system.

Jim Gregory, European Business Development Manager, Alternative Fuels, at Luxfer Gas Cylinders, said: “The hydrogen sector has expanded rapidly in the last 18 months and will come of age over the next decade. The potential business growth is massive and it’s exciting to be part of it.

“Growth in the hydrogen sector is such that we need to be communicating with our colleagues and making sure the world knows we are ready to take this to the next level.”

The conference is the ideal opportunity to meet key players in the industry in an easy to access location, with good links to road, rail and air. This year’s event, which takes place on 17 March, will also include a pre-conference drinks reception on 16 March from 5.30pm-7.30pm which will provide delegates with excellent networking opportunities.

To register for the 16th UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference, visit http://www.climate-change-solutions.co.uk/events/hydrogen-and-fuel-cells-coming-of-age-ccshfc2020/

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