Scottish Collaboration for Green Hydrogen Innovation in Stornoway
Key Ideas
  • Clyde Hydrogen partners with PlusZero to pilot green hydrogen electrolyser technology outside the laboratory, aiming for safe, scalable, and cost-effective production.
  • PlusZero secures funding from the Scottish Government to develop a green hydrogen production facility in Stornoway, integrating technology training and research.
  • The collaborative project with the Western Isles Council and the University of the Highlands and Islands focuses on commercial green hydrogen and oxygen production.
  • The partnership includes an option for PlusZero to purchase a significant electrolyser capacity from Clyde Hydrogen, showing commercial potential.
Clyde Hydrogen, a spinout from Glasgow University, has joined forces with Hebrides-based green hydrogen producer PlusZero to pilot decoupled electrolyser technology in Stornoway. The partnership aims to address challenges in high-pressure green hydrogen production by demonstrating safe, scalable, and cost-effective electrolysis outside laboratory settings. PlusZero, backed by the Scottish Government's Emerging Energies Technology Fund, will deploy Clyde Hydrogen's demonstrator electrolyser for at least 6 months. This initiative aligns with the goal of matching renewable energy with hydrogen production efficiently. The project, set to launch in October 2025, involves a partnership with the Western Isles Council and the University of the Highlands and Islands to establish a green hydrogen production facility. The collaboration emphasizes technology training, research, and commercial production, showcasing a holistic approach to advancing green hydrogen solutions. Furthermore, the memorandum of understanding allows PlusZero to potentially acquire a substantial electrolyser capacity from Clyde Hydrogen, indicating a significant step towards commercialization. The CEOs of both companies have expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting the transformative potential of the technology in driving cost efficiency and production flexibility. This collaboration signifies a positive stride in accelerating the availability of affordable green hydrogen and underscores the commitment to sustainable decarbonization efforts.
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