Scottish Government Offers £7 Million Funding for Green Hydrogen Projects
Key Ideas
  • Up to £7 million funding available for green hydrogen projects in Scotland, supporting development costs of projects with production capacity of 5 – 400 megawatts.
  • Funding also covers support for hydrogen supply chain, storage solutions, and industry scaling to meet market demand.
  • Scottish Government's commitment to growing green hydrogen sector aligns with net zero targets and economic growth, utilizing renewable energy capabilities.
  • Organizations have until the end of September to apply for match-funding from the scheme, facilitating the development of hydrogen projects and hubs across the country.
Businesses in Scotland have the opportunity to access up to £7 million of funding from the Scottish Government to kick-start green hydrogen projects. This funding is aimed at covering the development costs of projects ranging in production capacity from 5 to 400 megawatts, which could provide enough hydrogen to heat hundreds or thousands of homes. Support is also available for the hydrogen supply chain, storage solutions, and scaling up the industry to meet market demand. The funding, a collaboration with Scottish Enterprise, complements previous investments in hydrogen innovation across the country. Minister Alasdair Allan emphasizes the importance of green hydrogen in Scotland's economy and achieving net zero targets, leveraging the renewable energy generation capabilities of the country. The initiative aims to unlock opportunities for hydrogen use and export, powering clean energy industries. The Director of Energy Transition at Scottish Enterprise, Suzanne Sosna, highlights the critical role of funding in initiating new green hydrogen projects to build a sustainable hydrogen economy. Organizations can submit expressions of interest by the end of September to access this funding, demonstrating Scotland's commitment to renewable energy and industry growth.
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