The award winning Hydrogenesis will operate throughout the summer season in a demonstration project defined to open the doors to the emerging zero-emission hydrogen economy.

With over 70 data points, the Map covers the full range of hydrogen related activities in the UK:

• Hydrogen Refuelling Stations – with information on status, accessibility, station type and manufacturer: indicated by blue markers;
• Hydrogen Productions Plants – with information on availability, process / source of hydrogen and operator: indicated by green markers;
• Hydrogen Research Facilities categorised into five key areas of expertise (hydrogen production, hydrogen storage, hydrogen safety, scenarios & demonstrations, and hydrogen end-use): indicated by yellow markers; and
• Technology Strategy Board funded Demonstration Projects – a brief summary of the five projects funded for the period 2012-2015: indicated by pink markers.

Please note that a “Security Warning” pop-up window may appear; make sure that you enable all the content of the web page to access the Map.

This Map builds on the success of the first UK Hydrogen Capabilities Map in banner format which was developed in January 2012 for the launch of the UK H2Mobility project – the Government and cross industry programme to make hydrogen powered travel in the UK a reality.

We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the production of this Map with special thanks to Jon Maytom (BIS), Viola Augstein (EGS KTN), Tessa Darley and Peter Speers (Transport KTN), Ben Todd (Arcola Energy), David Hurren (Air Liquide), Emma Guthrie (Air Products), Stewart Dow (BOC), Graham Hillier (CPI), Charles Purkess (ITM Power), Nigel Holmes (SHFCA), Richard Kemp-Harper (TSB) and Geoff Dutton (STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory).

The Map will be updated periodically as new infrastructure is established, and capability grows. If you have any updates please do not hesitate to contact us.

Mr Williamson argued that a “reasonable proportion” of AFC’s manufacturing will probably be transferred to other countries due to lack of support within the UK.  He and other members of the UK HFCA are campaigning for a feed-in tariff to provide a guaranteed uplift above the standard price.  Uplifts of this type are increasingly common elsewhere, with levels of 5-6 times that of the standard electricity price available in South Korea.

You can read the whole article at: http://www.ft.com/world/uk

]]> http://www.ukhfca.co.uk/2013/01/18/substantial-market-expansion-predicted-for-hydrogen-powered-vehicle/feed/ 0 http://www.ukhfca.co.uk/2013/01/18/stationary-fuel-cells-significant-growth-expectations-for-the-global-market/ http://www.ukhfca.co.uk/2013/01/18/stationary-fuel-cells-significant-growth-expectations-for-the-global-market/#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:37:21 +0000 admin http://www.ukhfca.co.uk/?p=1859 According to a new report from Pike Research, a part of Navigant’s Energy Practice, the number of stationary fuel cells shipped annually will increase from 21,000 in 2012 to more than 350,000 by 2022.

 “Government mandates for cleaner and more resilient power production are fueling a sharp increase in market demand,” says research director Kerry-Ann Adamson.  “At the same time, a number of new business models are being adopted in order to meet this demand, including energy service companies, independent power producers, and cooperative energy companies. These are making stationary fuel cells a much more standardized option that can be considered as part of the overall energy mix.”

 The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) application segment is marked by collaboration, limited market expansion, and new fuel options. In the combined heat and power (CHP) segment, the key development has been a comprehensive, and painful, restructuring, while for prime power it has been the demand for systems with islanding capability. Pike Research estimates that these trends, along with external factors such as concern about power grid stability in the wake of natural disasters, will drive a significant uptick in the rate of fuel cell adoption that could reach 4.5 gigawatts (GW) by 2017. (Source: http://www.pikeresearch.com/research/stationary-fuel-cells)

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• Delivery of over 2,200 new jobs to the UK by 2020;
• The potential for fuel cells and hydrogen to preserve approximately 145,000 jobs in automotive manufacturing; and
• Expected cumulative UK annual revenues to total £1bn by 2020.

And at the global scale, Fuel Cell Today’s newly published 2012 Industry Review (http://www.fuelcelltoday.com/analysis/industry-review/2012/the-industry-review-2012 ) forecasts a three-fold increase in shipments of fuel cell systems of all types compared to 2011, and a 50% increase in the number of megawatts installed.

Mr Fallon said: “I’m pleased to open the UK’s first 700 bar hydrogen fuelling station at a vehicle testing site. Government is committed to supporting the advancement of low carbon vehicle technology, which is why we have pledged £400 million over the course of this parliament to support the development of ultra-low carbon vehicles.” (http://www.airproducts.co.uk/news/2012-09-05.htm )

This is the third successive Olympiad where fuel cell vehicles formed a part of the local transportation infrastructure for the host city. In 2008 in Beijing, a fleet of fuel cell electric vehicles was deployed and the 2010 winter Games in Vancouver saw the largest fleet of fuel cell powered buses operating in the world to date. In London during the period of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, VIP guests and officials are getting the chance to ride in a symbolic London black cab powered with fuel cells.

Five London black cabs have been deployed in London as part of the HyTEC (Hydrogen Transport for European Cities) project which launched officially on the 20 July 2012. The taxis have been developed by the UK-based Intelligent Energy, who provided the fuel cell systems for the vehicle power-train, and The London Taxi Company, who build and supply the iconic London black cab. Taxis are refuelled at the new SmartFuel hydrogen refuelling station sited at Heathrow Airport supplied by Air Products.

London is promoting hydrogen and fuel cell based mobility to deliver cleaner air and better quality of life in the UK capital. Unlike diesel or petrol equivalents, fuel cell electric vehicles have no emissions at the point of use and offer significant carbon reductions. London has already been host of fuel cell buses operating on the scenic RV1 route running from Covent Garden, next to the London Eye to the Tower of London. Fuel cell taxis are adding to the portfolio of the clean transport solutions in London, showcasing the best of British technology.

Diana Raine, Air Products Business Manager & HyTEC Coordinator said:

‘HyTEC is a major step forward in developing the first network of hydrogen refuelling stations in the UK, making the capital a very attractive place to deploy hydrogen vehicles.  What a great achievement for the UK – Showing a global audience the fuel cell, zero emission taxis, being operated and refuelled in London during the Olympic Games!’ 

If you are interested to find out more about the experience of riding in the fuel cell electric cab, visit dedicated blog http://hydrogentaxi.tumblr.com.

About the UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association

The UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (UK HFCA) acts on behalf of its members to accelerate the commercialization and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen energy technologies. UK HFCA’s members include the leading UK fuel cell and hydrogen companies as well as organisations from the academic community and a range of other stakeholders with an interest in these clean energy solutions and the associated elements of the supply chain. For further details visit www.ukhfca.co.uk

About HyTEC

Hydrogen Transport for European Cities (HyTEC) project is a partnership between two cities – London and Copenhagen. Both cities have taken political decisions to be early adopters of hydrogen technology and will work together in a pan-European partnership to implement this vision. A European consortium of 17 members from 5 member states has been assembled to deliver the project. For further information, visit http://hy-tec.eu/

For enquiries contact:

Celia Greaves
E: info@ukhfca.co.uk
T: +44 (0) 1832 721027