Clean gas without the fuss
Clean gas without the fuss
Hydrogen in the UK – an overview of the current and potential uses of hydrogen for the UK
Hydrogen has the potential to support the decarbonisation of the UK through its versatility and ability to be stored for long periods of time, all whilst continuing to be a solution for home heating. To communicate this, we have created a handy infographic mapping out the fantastic work that has already been done, and discussing what potential there is for the future.
Hydrogen’s versatility presents a solution for a wide range of sectors, whether that may be cars, buses, trains, boats, manufacturing, homes, power stations or simply to store excess energy that has been generated by renewables for use at a later date. No matter the use, industry leaders are working tirelessly to develop new technologies to build a greener future.
Where does hydrogen energy come from?
Hydrogen is easy to find as it makes up the H in H2O – better known as water – along with being found in methane. There are lots of different ways of extracting hydrogen.
In the UK there are two main methods being developed to make our own hydrogen and not relying on shipping it in from other countries. The first is through electrolysis, which uses renewable power to split hydrogen from water. The second is splitting hydrogen from natural gas and storing the remaining carbon dioxide away.
The Government has set out rules to make sure future production reduces carbon emissions and is better than continuing to use natural gas. Growing the industry in the UK could also support up to 100,000 jobs in the sector.
Where does hydrogen energy come from?
Hydrogen is easy to find as it makes up the H in H2O – better known as water – along with being found in methane. There are lots of different ways of extracting hydrogen.
In the UK there are two main methods being developed to make our own hydrogen and not relying on shipping it in from other countries. The first is through electrolysis, which uses renewable power to split hydrogen from water. The second is splitting hydrogen from natural gas and storing the remaining carbon dioxide away.
The Government has set out rules to make sure future production reduces carbon emissions and is better than continuing to use natural gas. Growing the industry in the UK could also support up to 100,000 jobs in the sector.
The future of gas
Hydrogen could play an essential part in Britain’s future energy supply, providing locally produced, low-carbon heat and power to millions of homes.
The government has set a target for the UK to be net zero by 2050. That means reducing harmful CO2 emissions by 100%. Those emissions come from burning fossil fuels like coal, diesel and fossil gas – to power our industries, run our cars and lorries and heat our homes and businesses. We have to find new ways – greener ways – to do these things. This is why some of the biggest names in the UK energy sector have joined forces to raise awareness of hydrogen gas for heating our homes.
The future of gas
Hydrogen could play an essential part in Britain’s future energy supply, providing locally produced, low-carbon heat and power to millions of homes.
The government has set a target for the UK to be net zero by 2050. That means reducing harmful CO2 emissions by 100%. Those emissions come from burning fossil fuels like coal, diesel and fossil gas – to power our industries, run our cars and lorries and heat our homes and businesses. We have to find new ways – greener ways – to do these things. This is why some of the biggest names in the UK energy sector have joined forces to raise awareness of hydrogen gas for heating our homes.
Watch a virtual tour of a Hydrogen Home
Watch a virtual tour of a Hydrogen Home
Need help with energy bills?
While Hello Hydrogen is about heating the home in the future, we understand that there are questions on how to manage energy bills now.
For support you can visit these help pages below –
- Energy Savings Trust and Worcester Bosch Green Energy Saving tips – for advice on how to save on your energy bills.
- Worcester Bosch Energy Saving tips – how to keep homes warm and bills low.
- Citizens Advice – for issues with bills or meters or struggling to pay bills.
- National Energy Action – national fuel poverty charity – for tips on navigating the cost-of-living crisis.
- Warm Wales – tackling fuel poverty in Wales and South-West England
- HHIC – advice to improve the efficiency of home heating
Need help with energy bills?
While Hello Hydrogen is about heating the home in the future, we understand that there are questions on how to manage energy bills now.
For support you can visit these help pages below:
- Energy Savings Trust and Worcester Bosch Green Energy Saving tips – for advice on how to save on your energy bills.
- Worcester Bosch Energy Saving tips – how to keep homes warm and bills low.
- Citizens Advice – for issues with bills or meters or struggling to pay bills.
- National Energy Action – national fuel poverty charity – for tips on navigating the cost-of-living crisis.
- Warm Wales – tackling fuel poverty in Wales and South-West England
- HHIC – advice to improve the efficiency of home heating
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