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UK HFCA welcomes Government plans for multi-million pound funding for hydrogen infrastructure and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
The UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association is delighted to see the Government’s newly announced plans to provide up to £11million support to facilitate the roll-out of hydrogen fuelled vehicles and associated infrastructure across the UK. This builds on the work of UK H2Mobility and recent Campaigning activity by the Association.
Business Minister Matthew Hancock’s announcement [...]
UK HFCA seeks holistic approach to support hydrogen fuelled vehicles
The UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association welcomes Government plans to support hydrogen fuelled vehicles and associated infrastructure via its Ultra Low Emission Vehicles Strategy. In line with the Government’s aim to establish the UK as a lead market for the introduction of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, the UK HFCA is calling for a holistic [...]
UK HFCA welcomes Government’s plans to support hydrogen in transport establishing UK as a lead market
The UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (UK HFCA) was delighted to see the publication of the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) report “Investing in ultra low emission vehicles in the UK, 2015 to 2020” and the Government response to the “Advanced fuels call for evidence” which both acknowledge the benefits of hydrogen as [...]
UK HFCA contributes to “Business Daily” BBC Programme
The UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (UK HFCA) was delighted to participate in the World Service’s “Business Daily” programme on Friday. In an interview highlighting the opportunities for hydrogen and fuel cells in stationary and transport applications, key points covered included:
Hydrogen and fuel cells have the potential to decarbonise both power generation and transport [...]
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Key target met for deployment of hydrogen fuel cells on telecom towers across India | Intelligent Energy
The latest generation of hydrogen fuel cell power unit, developed by Intelligent Energy in the UK, has been successfully operated at a mobile telecom tower site in India. This milestone event represents the first phase of a commercial roll out of fuel cell units which will, over time, power a portfolio of telecom towers where Intelligent Energy’s subsidiary, Essential Energy India, is providing power management services.
Enhanced Product Range for Power-to-Gas market | ITM Power
ITM Power is pleased to announce that it will be launching at the 2015 Hannover Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Group Exhibit in April an enhanced product range based on a higher current density that produces 50% more hydrogen for the same stack volume. The Company will also be launching its new 350kW single stack with a three stack 1MW system on show and for sale. The Company now has £8.686m of projects under contract and a further £2.496m of new projects subject to final contract negotiation. This reflects the successful conclusion of a number of negotiations and the receipt of revenue for existing projects.
AMALYST JOINS EU GRAPHENE FLAGSHIP CONSORTIUM
AMALYST INVITED TO JOIN EU GRAPHENE FLAGSHIP CONSORTIUM Amalyst has joined the EU’s Graphene Flagship consortium. Amalyst was amongst 66 new partners invited to join the Flagship in 2014 after a competitive application process. Working in collaboration with organisations across Europe, Amalyst will be seeking to develop exploitable innovations in the energy sector. Amalyst’s CEO, David Hodgson commented, “This is a superb programme and one we’re delighted to be a part of. In inviting us to join, the Flagship recognised the leadership position Amalyst has taken in developing and commercialising low cost catalysts for hydrogen technologies. Working with partners developing graphene and related materials, we see possibilities for complementary and completely new products.”
Sainsbury’s Prepares for Hydrogen Transport with UK’s First Supermarket Dispenser
Sainsbury’s has announced the UK’s first supermarket forecourt hydrogen dispenser will be located at its Hendon store by the end of the year. Working with global leaders in hydrogen infrastructure, Air Products, the new dispenser will join a network of existing stations helping bring a breath of fresh air to residents and visitors in London and the South East. The SmartFuel® station will be able to fuel a growing number of hydrogen-powered fleets driving around the Capital. From hydrogen-powered buses running between Covent Garden and Tower Gateway, to hybrid delivery vans operated by Commerical Group and hydrogen powered taxis already driving on London’s roads; it is clear hydrogen isn’t a fuel of the future, it’s a fuel for today.
Air Products to Supply Technology and Hydrogen for 19 FirstElement Fuel California Fueling Stations
Air Products (NYSE: APD), a worldwide leader in hydrogen fueling technology, announced it has signed an agreement to be the hydrogen fueling station and technology supplier for FirstElement Fuel, Inc.’s initial network of 19 hydrogen fueling stations to be built throughout California in 2015. The SmartFuel® hydrogen fueling stations will be supplied to FirstElement Fuel following the company’s success in winning multiple grants through the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) hydrogen fueling program. Air Products will also be the hydrogen supplier for all 19 stations, which will be open to the public at a time when several vehicle manufacturers prepare to launch fuel cell vehicles into the California market in 2015.