Welsh Government awards £1 million to support hydrogen fueling infrastructure

“We recognize the opportunities to benefit from the expertise within Wales and the Hydrogen facilities and project partners of ITM in South Wales. This is also complimented by the increasing penetration of renewable power in Wales and the opportunities to make green hydrogen fuel from wind,” said Dr Graham Cooley, CEO of ITM Power.

ITM Motive will work closely with the Baglan Hydrogen Energy Centre at the University of South Wales and Ynni Glan, the clean energy consultancy specializing in fuel cells, hydrogen, solar, wind and bioenergy, on the development of a Welsh hydrogen refueling infrastructure. This initiative will complement ITM Power’s important existing Sheffield facilities and its activity in Yorkshire, the Isle of Wight and other activities across the UK and internationally.

The M4 motorway is a strong candidate for hydrogen refueling linking London with South Wales (which is part of the European route E30) via Swansea, Cardiff, Newport, Bristol and Swindon. The Welsh Government plans to make the Welsh section of the M4 a hydrogen corridor, to promote the use of ultra-low emission vehicles fueled by hydrogen.

Source: ITM Power