Hydrogen Scotland

We are thrilled to share that the Cromarty Hydrogen Project, our joint initiative with ScottishPower, has signed one of the first-ever Hydrogen Business Model contracts under the UK Government’s Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 (HAR1). 🌿 This groundbreaking achievement is a major step forward in advancing the UK hydrogen economy and supporting Net Zero ambitions. The project will: 💧 Produce clean hydrogen to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors 🏛️ Drive regional economic growth and create jobs in the Scottish Highlands 🌍 Contribute to national and global efforts to reduce emissions We are proud to partner with ScottishPower and the Low Carbon Contracts Company to deliver this transformative project. The Cromarty Hydrogen Project embodies innovation, collaboration, and the potential of clean energy to drive a sustainable future. #NetZero #HydrogenEconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #Collaboration #CromartyHydrogenProject

A giant step forward for green hydrogen in the UK. With two of our projects, Cromarty and Whitelee, both securing contracts with the LCCC, we can confidently progress in the development of these projects that will deliver approximately 25MW of green hydrogen production.   The contracts awarded by the LCCC are some of the world’s first government-backed frameworks providing long-term investment and support for hydrogen producers which will reduce risk and accelerate innovation aiming to put the UK at the forefront of green hydrogen production internationally.   Developments like Whitelee and Cromarty green hydrogen will be the first of many, as ScottishPower look to bring alternative zero emission fuels to market to help diversify the UK’s route to Net Zero.   #greenhydrogen https://lnkd.in/eDTpe9ry

Focus on Hydrogen and Battery technologies? Apply to join 3 #HorizonEurope Brokerage visits to #Italy #Germany #Spain: -Up to 15 organisations from UK industry, research and academia with a focus on Hydrogen and Battery technologies will have the opportunity to join the Horizon Europe Brokerage Visits in early 2025 -Innovate UK will fund and organise flights, accommodation, in-market travel, and daily subsistence costs for successful applicants. 📆 Italy: Application Deadline: 7 January 2025 – Trip Dates: 28-30 January 2025 📆 Spain: Application Deadline: 31 January 2025 – Trip Dates: 26-28 February 2025 📆 Germany: Application Deadline: 7 February 2025 – Trip Dates: 3-5 March 2025 These visits are aimed at relevant sector innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs who are looking to expand their projects with Horizon Europe funding and collaborative opportunities in the selected sectors and countries. Brokerage Visit Agenda:  -Company pitching session -Innovator workshops -Networking opportunities Innovate UK, in partnership with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), the UK Science & Innovation Network & the UK National Contact Points (NCPs), will lead these Horizon Europe Brokerage Visits. Please visit the registration page to access the agenda and apply as soon as possible for a chance to participate in one of these Horizon Europe Brokerage Visits and grow your company into new markets throughout Europe: https://lnkd.in/e6U37_6U

Join us for the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub, Supply Chain Engagement event to enhance collaboration and understanding within our local supply chain. 📅 Date – Monday 20th January 2025 ⏲️ Time – 14:00-17:00 📍 Location – Hydrasun Hydrogen Skills Academy, Gateway Business Park, Cove, Aberdeen Hydrasun, FES Group and Robertson Group were recently awarded contracts to support the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub – a project being delivered through a joint venture between bp and Aberdeen City Council. This event will ensure all participants are well-informed, engaged, and ready to contribute to this innovative hydrogen project. 💡 You'll get the chance to hear from representatives from bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Ltd, Hydrasun, FES and Robertson, followed by networking opportunities to engage with project team. Why attend? This initiative seeks to support the supply chain by providing visibility of opportunities. Learn from industry experts to understand the opportunities available to your organisation within the hydrogen sector. Register now to secure your spot! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eBYzFRmk Hydrasun a D2Zero Company.

With just one week until Christmas Eve, we want to wish all our members and followers a wonderful Christmas season and best wishes for the new year! A huge thank you for being a part of our events this year- we're excited to help create more connections and potential collaborations in 2025. Pictured: Our favourite Christmas card, “Grassmarket Christmas Carols” (very close to HQ) by #CatOutram catoutramprintmaker.co.uk, and snapshots from our Members' Christmas market.

Before we wrap up for the festive season, here's an idea of what to expect from us in the first few weeks of 2025: 📆 Jan 21st: Our 2nd Burns Week Lecture with Prof. Keith Bell, University of Strathclyde, Climate Change Committee & the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC). Members, please check member update HS24118 to learn more and register 📆 Jan 28th to 30th: Join the Hydrogen Scotland team and the Scottish delegation led by Scottish Development International to Hyvolution Paris, Europe's largest exhibition and conference dedicated to the hydrogen sector 📆 Feb 10th: An #online Electrolyser Masterclass with Dr.Waqas Tanveer, CEng FIMechE FHEA, Head of Hydrogen and Industry Service at TÜV SÜD. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eb95p32J

📣 Published today, our Clean Power Action Plan outlines how we're going to reach clean power by 2030. It's the most ambitious reform to our energy system in a generation and represents a new era of electricity planning, building and generation. Part of the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change, it focuses on getting more clean power into, and around our energy system. And outlines how we’re going to reform and speed up the way decisions are made about building and connecting our renewable energy projects to the grid. It will get us off the roller coaster of international fossil fuel markets - protecting consumers and businesses. It also sets out how we will deliver the generation and infrastructure to reach our goal - giving investors the confidence to invest, boosting supply chains and supporting new jobs. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eAQeEXvN

I feel priviledged to be featured in this 2024 round up alongside many friends and partners, driving the hydrogen sector forward. Here's to 2025! Dr. Kerry-Ann Adamson Sudhagar Pitchaimuthu Ph.D., FRSC philip kerr David Amos Nancy Thomson Eric Daglish Nigel Holmes Hydrogen Scotland Iain Shirlaw Tobias Hofmeister

PlusZero Ltd's hydrofoil 'VitalSpark!' has won the 2024 Gussies Electric Boat Awards in the 'Customised/refitted/DIY electric boats' category! Congratulations to the PlusZero team and their project partners: TCP Group (Taylor Construction Plant Ltd) Waterwhelm Forth Ports Limited Targe Towing Ltd Heriot-Watt University PusZero's boat represented Scotland at 'The Gussies' or the fifth annual Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating. Their boat, #VitalSpark is a unique, front-steer, three-point hydrofoil designed for speed, precision, and efficiency. Its key features include: -Speed: Designed to reach up to 50 knots. -Power: A 6kW electric motor paired with a small battery and a 5kW integrated fuel cell stack. -Fuel Innovation: #Hydrogen stored in a low-pressure, energy-dense solid-state metal hydride canister (Ab5), ensuring safe and efficient energy use.

Hychor, a spin-out from the University of Aberdeen, is developing a seawater electrolysis technology that eliminates the need for desalination, offering a more sustainable and cost-effective way to produce green hydrogen. Large-scale hydrogen production typically relies on freshwater, which can strain domestic water supplies. Hychor’s technology will produce hydrogen using the most abundant source of water: seawater. With their technology, you can freely locate your hydrogen production facilities in or near the sea, avoiding the need for desalination and the investments and maintenance costs of desalination plants. Hychor is an early-stage startup (and a #newmember of Hydrogen Scotland!) focused on the fundamental research and development of its unique system. They are eager to collaborate with partners. Learn more at https://hychor.com/ and meet Jani Shibuya at our next HS event.