UK government provides funding for H2GO Power to lead world-first industrial scale demonstration of unique carbon neutral pre-heating solution using AI & hydrogen storage technology.
In a world first, H2GO Power (“H2GO”), in collaboration with Baxi, will lead an industrial scale demonstration to deliver its unique carbon neutral heating solution, heat-in-a-box – which will supply heat for gas pre-heating in a safe and carbon-neutral manner with potential to supply renewable heating for other operations.
Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North East, northern Cumbria and much of Yorkshire, will host the demonstration at its Low Thornley test facility near Gateshead. Pre-heating is an essential part of distributing gas.
Before it can be transported to homes and businesses through the network, the pressure of the gas must be reduced. This process can cause it to freeze, so pre-heating takes place to allow the gas to flow. Traditional pre-heating units are highly energy-intensive, so over the last decade, the gas industry has been exploring a range of low carbon technologies capable of carrying out the process.
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Heat-in-a-box is a containerised first-of-a-kind solution, combining electrolysis, H2GO’s proprietary low-pressure hydrogen storage and Baxi’s hydrogen boiler, the first-ever pure hydrogen boiler for commercial applications.
The end-to-end system will be powered by solar PV and operated by an AI- enabled optimisation software platform developed by H2GO Power (HyAI), the world’s first optimisation end-to-end Software as a service platform specifically designed for hydrogen value chain systems.
HyAI will be installed on NGN’s existing infrastructure to integrate them as part of the solution and optimise the overall system operation. The solution introduces the concept of a Smart Hydrogen-Gas Network (SHyGaN).
The SHyGaN initiative is among projects funded through the BEIS £1bn Net Zero Innovation portfolio under the Industrial Hydrogen Accelerator Programme, which delivers funding for innovation projects that can provide evidence on end-to-end industrial fuel switching to hydrogen. The IHA will develop blueprints for the implementation of hydrogen solutions for industrial uses.
The system has been designed for maximised energy efficiency and minimal system maintenance ensuring a secure carbon-free and safe autonomous operation.
Dr Enass Abo-Hamed, H2GO Power CEO, said:
Heat-in-the-box is revolutionary as it can decarbonise heating processes from multiple industries including cement, glass, ceramics, chemical, food & drinks, paper & pulp and more.
“Furthermore, the demand for heat is three times higher than the demand for power and is responsible for 40% of all global emissions. Decarbonisation of heat systems have been proven difficult and costly to achieve so far, but this latest initiative is set to change this. Our technology
is at the forefront of delivering a life changing, effective and scalable solution to meet the world’s energy demands.”
Graham Stuart, Climate and Energy Minister said:
I am excited to see H2GO Power moving towards delivering hydrogen-powered heating systems on an industrial scale, made possible with over £3.1m government funding.
“Innovative, government-supported projects like this will help industries reduce their dependency on fossil fuels, strengthening our domestic energy supply whilst establishing the UK as a world-leader in hydrogen-based heating technology.”
Karen Boswell, Managing Director at Baxi UK & Ireland, said:
There are challenges associated with electrification of industry, particularly where systems and processes have been designed for higher temperatures.
“Hydrogen is a viable alternative net zero energy carrier that can meet the needs of these hard to decarbonise sectors and can be used for mass storage of variable renewables – such as wind and PV – to use at times of peak demand for heat. Developing practical, cost-effective ways of storing hydrogen addresses both decarbonisation and energy reliability, making this project a particularly interesting solution for multiple use cases.”
Mark Horsley, CEO of Northern Gas Networks said:
Innovation projects are critical to understanding the route for the UK to reach net zero, the role hydrogen can play in helping to decarbonise all sectors and the opportunities it offers within a whole-systems approach.
“We’re delighted to be hosting such an exciting whole-systems demonstration.”
About H2GO Power
H2GO Power is, a London-based company developing innovative hydrogen-based software and
hardware solutions. The team comprises some of the world’s leading hydrogen experts working to deliver clean, accessible and reliable hydrogen energy from renewable sources that meets decarbonisation targets fast, bringing profitable social impact to millions across the world.
About the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Leading economy-wide transformation by backing enterprise and long-term growth, generating cheaper, cleaner, homegrown energy and unleashing the UK as a science superpower through innovation. This funding has been made available from the £26 million Industrial Hydrogen Accelerator, Stream 1 competition, part of the Government’s £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio, which looks to accelerate the commercialisation of low-carbon technologies and systems.
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UK government provides funding for H2GO Power to lead world-first industrial scale demonstration of unique carbon neutral pre-heating solution using AI & hydrogen storage technology, December 13, 2022
