University of Bath's £3m Funding Boost for UK Hydrogen Projects
Key Ideas
- The University of Bath has allocated £3m to 10 hydrogen projects in the UK to support hydrogen technologies and reach Net Zero.
- Projects include decoupled electrolysis of seawater, ammonia storage optimization, safety enhancement, and more innovative research.
- The funding aims to advance hydrogen production, storage, and use, contributing to the UK's goal of achieving Net Zero emissions.
- UK HyRES, backed by UK Government funding, is fostering top-tier research expertise to address key questions on hydrogen and alternative fuels.
The University of Bath's hydrogen research hub, UK HyRES, has approved nearly £3m in funding for 10 hydrogen projects in the UK. This financial support is expected to aid in the development of hydrogen technologies across the country, contributing to the nation's efforts to achieve Net Zero emissions. The funding was granted through the university's UK Hub for Research Challenges in Hydrogen and Alternative Liquid Fuels (UK HyRES). Professor Tim Mays highlighted the importance of this funding in addressing key questions surrounding the utilization of hydrogen and zero-carbon alternative liquid fuels. The 10 projects selected from 160 original expressions of interest cover a wide range of initiatives, including decoupled electrolysis of seawater, ammonia storage optimization, safety enhancements, and more innovation in the hydrogen sector. The funding received by UK HyRES from the UK Government aims to support pioneering research in hydrogen technologies. The projects will join the existing 14 core initiatives already being pursued by UK HyRES, further contributing to the advancement of hydrogen-related technologies in the UK.