The UK has a broad plan to develop a hydrogen economy as a feature of its commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Energy analysts have said hydrogen not only could fuel the country’s transportation sector, it also could be used in much the same way natural gas is today—for heating, cooking, and for power generation.
The UK’s “Hydrogen Strategy” announced last year detailed what many called a “green industrial revolution,” a plan for government and industry to work together to develop at least 5 GW of low-carbon hydrogen production capacity this decade. Analysts said such production would be the equivalent of replacing natural gas to power about 3 million homes annually, in addition to helping fuel the transportation sector and supporting industry. The economic numbers were highlighted; energy experts said the UK could have a hydrogen economy…
Projects Underway as Part of UK’s Hydrogen Plan
