Feasibility study to explore hydrogen’s potential for Mid Wales

March 14, 2022 Editor

Growing Mid Wales, a regional partnership and engagement arrangement, commissioned Radical Innovations Group (RIG) to undertake the study. It comes in lieu of growing regional stakeholder interest in green hydrogen as a zero-emission solution. — Image: 123rf

Growing Mid Wales, a regional partnership and engagement arrangement, has commissioned Radical Innovations Group (RIG) to undertake a feasibility study on the potential of hydrogen in Wales as a driver for decarbonisation.

The feasibility study is exploring opportunities for future industrial-scale investment into green hydrogen production to support decarbonisation.

The study comes in the context of growing regional stakeholder interest in green hydrogen as a zero-emission solution. It is being coordinated by RIG, a private SME developing technologies and advising on feasibility studies, policy and regulation modelling, and strategy implementation.

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Hydrogen is often cited as a key component to supporting national and regional transitions to net zero. It provides the potential to decarbonise whole sectors of the economy, moving away from a reliance on fossil fuels.

The study is funded by LEADER, which aims to support responses towards the challenges faced by rural communities.

“Everyone involved is very pleased that LEADER funding could be used to support such an innovative and forward-thinking project,” said Councillor Ellen ap Gwynn, the Leader of Ceredigion County Council and Chair of Growing Mid Wales, in a statement.

Gwynn further commented on the potential of Wales as a location for the study, “Mid Wales’ abundance of natural resources, expertise and environment means we are well placed to play a leading role in the transition to net zero as part of a whole Wales approach.”

Councillor Rosemarie Harris, the Leader of Powys County Council and co-chair of Growing Mid Wales said, “This project and report provides an important first step and evidence base for the development of Hydrogen projects in the region and a Mid Wales Hydrogen Action Plan.”