Scotland Leading the Charge Towards a Green Hydrogen Economy
Key Ideas
  • Scotland is making significant strides in low-carbon and zero-emission hydrogen production, aiming to achieve 25GW of installed capacity by 2045.
  • The country has allocated £7m to 31 projects for the development of low-carbon hydrogen technologies through the Hydrogen Innovation Scheme.
  • The launch of Scotland's Hydrogen Innovation Network (SHINe) by Scottish Enterprise aims to drive sector innovations and attract global companies to use Scotland's hydrogen assets.
  • GlobalData projects a significant increase in zero-emission hydrogen production capacity, with electrolyser prices expected to decrease as production scales up.
Hydrogen is gaining traction as a key player in decarbonising heavy industries globally. Scotland is at the forefront of this transition, with plans to achieve 25GW of installed capacity in low-carbon or zero-emission hydrogen production by 2045. The country is investing in various projects through the Hydrogen Innovation Scheme, providing £7m to 31 initiatives for the development of low-carbon hydrogen technologies. Scotland's Hydrogen Innovation Network (SHINe) was established to foster collaboration and support companies worldwide in leveraging Scotland's hydrogen assets for innovation. The Global Race for Competitive Green Hydrogen report by GlobalData highlights the growing interest in green hydrogen, with projections indicating a significant increase in zero-emission hydrogen production capacity. Electrolyser prices are expected to decrease as production scales up. Notable projects in Scotland include RWE's 200MW zero-emission hydrogen project at Grangemouth and the development of low-carbon hydrogen production capabilities by INEOS. With its abundant offshore wind resources and ambitious renewable energy targets, Scotland is poised to lead the shift towards a green hydrogen economy.
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