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This edition examines the first commercial building in Europe to be fuelled by wind and green hydrogen, which is scheduled to open early in 2009. The Environmental Energy Technology Centre (EETC) will have its own hydrogen mini-grid incorporating an electrolyser and fuel cell. Energy consultants, TNEI, and the Pure Energy Centre are creating this pioneering energy development on behalf of Yorkshire Forward, with support from the European Union. TNEI is also working with Tesco to deploy a variety of smaller wind energy collectors to provide clean energy for its supermarkets and depots. TNEI outlines the wind to energy system they are installing at the EETC and UPS Systems describes the the fuel cell system they are providing.
UPS Systems is a member of the London Hydrogen Partnership and explains how they can help all local authorties to reduce air and noise pollution, as well as their carbon footprint. There is growing interest from local authorities in utilising clean, efficient fuel cell systems, powered by renewable energy. The London boroughs of Camden and Croydon have acquired a portable fuel cell generator. The Chancery Lane Association explains its long term involvement with the development of the Bacon fuel cell.
British fuel cell manufacturers, Intelligent Energy, are working with partners in the East Midlands to develop the UK’s hydrogen infrastructure. Intelligent Energy is also focussed on meeting the requirements of the new global markets for clean energy which are opening up. A recent report by the House of Lords Select Committee on Economic Affairs draws attention to the need for energy storage and ITM Power outlines the potential for hydrogen fuel cells in this role.
A new report from Foresight, the UK Government’s think tank, outlines the link between information and communications technologies (ICT), distrbuted energy systems and renewable energy sources. FuelCell Energy Inc. explains how the United States Investment Tax Credit extension is helping to expedite the implementation of fuel cells. From Sweden, we hear how fuel cell manufacturer, Morphic Technologies AB, is one of the fastest growing technology companies. From Germany, SFC Smart Fuel Cell, celebrates success with their portable fuel cells. In Wales, the UK’s first renewable hydrogen research centre was opened at the University of Glamorgan, where all aspects of hydrogen production and storage are being examined. |