Author(s): Bell, K., Blyth, W., Bradshaw, M., Green, R., Gross, R., Jansem, M., Ostrovnaya, A. and Webb, J.
Published: 2022
Publisher: UKERC
UKERC has particular expertise in the energy system changes needed to deliver decarbonisation. In our submission the questions where we have expertise and insights, providing a summary of some of the main issues. Topics addressed include energy prices, energy supply, Geopolitical factors, Investment needs, Government action, energy mix, incentives, lessons to be learnt.
In June 2016, ETI’s Strategy Manager Chris Heaton presented “Energy system modelling of the UK energy policy reset – a multi-sector analysis” at an Energy Systems Conference.The presentation focused in particular on a multi-sector analysis of CCS
Low carbon hydrogen will be vital to achieving net zero by 2050, with the potential to help decarbonise key UK industrial sectors and provide energy across heat, power and transport. The UK Hydrogen Strategy reaffirmed the Governments aim, working with industry, to have 5GW of low carbon hydrogen production capacity in the UK by 2030. The recent series of policy announcements on the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund, Business Model and a Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard represent the next substantial step forward in government support for the development of a thriving hydrogen economy. We expect that up to 1.5GW of hydrogen production capacity to be in operation or construction by 2025, providing the necessary certainty to unlock the 4bn of private investment we want to see up to 2030. Low carbon hydrogen will be vital to achieving net zero by 2050, with the potential to help decarbonise key UK industrial sectors and provide energy across power, transport and heat. After setting out an aim for 5GW of low carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030 in the UK Hydrogen Strategy we are now doubling our ambition to up to 10GW by 2030, subject to affordability and value for money, with at least half from electrolytic hydrogen. The recent policy announcements on a Net Zero Hydrogen Fund to support deployment, a business model to ensure long-term revenue support, and a Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard to enable market access and certainty represent the next substantial step forward to developing a thriving UK hydrogen economy. We expect that up to 2GW of low carbon hydrogen production capacity will be in operation or construction by 2025, providing the necessary certainty to unlock over 9bn of private investment we want to see by 2030
The purpose of the roadmap is to drive the development and demonstration of commercially viable hydrogen storage technologies that meet FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership goals. The technical targets are for on-board hydrogen storage systems with a 300-mile vehicle range. The targets are subject to change as more is learned about system requirements and as progress in fuel cell technology is made.
Author(s): Beaumont, N., Bell, K., Flower, J., Gross, R., Hanna, R., Qadrdan, M., Rhodes, A., Speirs, J., Taylor, P., Webb, J. and Wu. J.
Published: 2022
Publisher: UKERC
UKERC has particular expertise in the energy system changes needed to deliver decarbonisation. In our submission we address questions 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. In each instance we provide a summary of some of the main issues where we have expertise and insights relevant to the question. Topics addressed include Infrastructure needs, funding policy, Biodiversity, Decarbonised power supply, hydrogen, heat pumps, low carbon networks, energy efficiency, and CCS and CCUS.
The seminar was split into two parts, with the morning concentrating on future applications for hydrogen (the demand side) and the future economics of hydrogen infrastructure development (supply side). On the applications front, there were presentations from Dr Paul Harborne of the Cass Business School and Professor Paul Ekins of the Policy Studies Institute.
Author(s): OBrien, M., Webster, A. and Lancaster, K.
Published: 2007
Publisher: UKERC
The participants in the session clearly represented a wide range of relevant backgrounds. Only a minority of participants were familiar with the details of fusion research. This led to a rapid discussion and overview of the main concepts behind fusion in Tokamaks such as JET and ITER this is summarised here. The event took place over 2 days with a break down of what occured within the document.
Most hydrogen and fuel cell technologies are still in the early stages of commercialisation and currently struggle to compete with alternative technologies, including other low-carbon options, due to high costs. Additional attention will be required before their potential can be fully realised. Governments can help accelerate the development and deployment of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies by ensuring continued research, development and demonstration (RD&D) funding for hydrogen generation and conversion technologies, such as electrolysers and fuel cells. This will facilitate early commercialisation of fuel cell electric vehicles and support demonstration projects for VRE integration using hydrogen-based energy storage applications. Overcoming risks related to investment in infrastructure hinges upon close collaboration among many stakeholders, such as the oil and gas industry, utilities and power grid providers, car manufacturers, and local, regional and national authorities.
In April 2023, the Faraday Institution published a report analysing how hydrogen and battery technologies are likely to be used in different sectors within the UK, including transportation, manufacturing, the built environment, and power, to 2050. Both are anticipated to play an increasingly vital role as the UK transitions to a low-carbon future to address critical concerns of climate change and energy security.
The Ten Point Plan will lay the foundations for a Green Industrial Revolution. The 10 points covered by this plan are: Advancing Offshore Wind; Drivng the Growth of Low Carbon Hydrogen; Delivering New and Advanced Nuclear Power; Accelerating the Shift to Zero Emission Vehicles; Green Public Transport, Cycling and Walking;Jet Zero and Green Ships; Greener Buildings;Investing in Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage; Protecting Our Natural Environment and Green Finance and Innovation
Author(s): Dutton, A.G., Halliday, J.A. and Mays, T.
Published: 2013
Publisher: UKERC
This UKERC Research Landscape provides an overview of the competencies and publicly funded activities in hydrogen research, development and demonstration (RD&D) in the UK. It covers the main funding streams, research providers, infrastructure, networks and UK participation in international activities.
UKERC ENERGY RESEARCH LANDSCAPE: HYDROGEN
Section 1: An overview which includes a broad characterisation of research activity in the sector and the key research challenges
Section 2: An assessment of UK capabilities in relation to wider international activities, in the context of market potential
Section 3: Major funding streams and providers of basic research along with a brief commentary
Section 4: Major funding streams and providers of applied research along with a brief commentary
Section 5: Major funding streams for demonstration activity along with major projects and a brief commentary
Section 6: Research infrastructure and other major research assets (e.g. databases, models)
Section 7: Research networks, mainly in the UK, but also European networks not covered by the EU Framework Research and Technology Development (RTD) Programmes
Section 8: UK participation in energy-related EU Framework Research and Technology Development (RTD) Programmes
Section 9: UK participation in wider international initiatives, including those supported by the International Energy Agency
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