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Hydrogen– the DTI Perspective

Hydrogen– the DTI Perspective. Financing the Hydrogen Revolution Thursday 26 th February 2004 Bronwen Northmore Department of Trade and Industry 1 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0ET Bronwen.Northmore@dti.gov.uk. environmental benefits zero emissions at point of use

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Hydrogen– the DTI Perspective

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  1. Hydrogen– the DTI Perspective Financing the Hydrogen Revolution Thursday 26th February 2004 Bronwen NorthmoreDepartment of Trade and Industry1 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0ETBronwen.Northmore@dti.gov.uk

  2. environmental benefits zero emissions at point of use potential for zero carbon emissions competitiveness security of supply the American dimension Why hydrogen?

  3. Transport CHP Localised electricity production where the economics are favourable Unlikely ever to be an alternative source for centralised power generation What will the Hydrogen Revolution look like?

  4. Hydrogen energy is fuel-specific and technology-neutral Fuel cells are technology-specific and fuel-neutral Hydrogen energy covers the entire energy chain, with fuel cells being a key component of most chains Storage Application Conversion Distribution Production Fuel cells fit here, and are the most logical means of hydrogen energy conversion in many situations. However, they are not the only possible conversion device

  5. production storage distribution safety & public perceptions Barriers

  6. from fossil fuels gas, oil or coal by electrolysis electricity from fossil fuel, renewables or nuclear by advanced methods photochemical, photobiological, fermentation etc Hydrogen production

  7. current technologies compressed gas, cryogenic liquid advanced technologies hydrides, carbon nanotubes etc A breakthrough is required for on-board vehicle storage Hydrogen storage

  8. By road (liquid or compressed gas) By pipeline or, manufacture on-site Hydrogen distribution

  9. myths and realities differences between use by industry and use by consumers need codes and standards, and public outreach Hydrogen – safety and public perceptions

  10. Strong university research base Some leading companies Regional activities Hydrogen in the UK – now

  11. Basic research – EPSRC, NERC, Others Responsive mode Directed programmes UKERC Industrial R&D – DTI R,D & D, investment – Carbon Trust UK Government Support Structure

  12. EPSRC, NERC Responsive mode - £0.5m pa SUPERGEN - £3.4m/4 years for hydrogen TSEC (Towards a Sustainable Energy Economy) DTI Advanced fuel cells programme - £2m pa April call for fuel cells Hydrogen programme? Carbon Trust Funding

  13. Need a UK hydrogen strategy! Address fragmentation. How should we position ourselves in relation to international initiatives? Web address for initial study: www.dti.gov.uk/energy/sepn Challenges for Government

  14. IEA Implementing Agreements – Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, Greenhouse Gas IEA Hydrogen Coordination Group EC Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technology Platform International Partnership for the Hydrogen Economy International Collaboration

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