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The continuous development of hydrogen-electrolyser and fuel-cell technologies not only reduces their investment and operating costs but also improves their technical performance to meet fast-acting requirements of electrical grid balancing services such as frequency-response services. In order to project the feasibility of co-locating a hydrogen-storage system with a wind farm for the dynamic regulation frequency-response provision in Great Britain, this paper develops a modelling framework to coordinate the wind export and frequency responses to the main grid and manage the interaction of the electrolyser, compressor, storage tank and fuel cell within the hydrogen-storage system by respecting the market mechanisms and the balance and conversion of power and hydrogen flows. Then the revenue of frequency-response service provision and a variety of costs induced by the hydrogen-storage system are translated into the net profit of the co-location system, which is maximized by optimizing the capacities of hydrogen-storage-system components, hydrogen-storage levels that guide the hydrogen restoration via operational baselines and the power interchange between a wind-farm and hydrogen-storage system, as well as the capacities tendered for low- and high-frequency dynamic regulation services. The developed modelling framework is tested based on a particular 432-MW offshore wind farm in Great Britain combined with the techno-economics of electrolysers and fuel cells projected for 2030 and 2050 scenarios. The optimized system configuration and operation are compared between different operating scenarios and discussed alongside the prospect of applying hydrogen-storage systems for frequency-response provision. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Anaerobic digestion (AD) and sewage sludge digestion (SD) plants generate significant quantities of ammoniacal nitrogen in their digestate liquor. This article assesses the economic viability and CO2 abatement opportunity from the utilisation of this ammonia under three scenarios and proposes their potential for uptake in the United Kingdom. Each state-of-the-art process route recovers ammonia and uses it alongside AD-produced biomethane for three different end goals: (1) the production of H2 as a bus transport fuel, (2) production of H2 for injection to the gas grid and (3) generation of heat and power via solid oxide fuel cell technology. A rigorous assessment of UK anaerobic and sewage digestion facilities revealed the production of H2 as a bus fleet transport fuel scenario as the most attractive option, with 19 SD and 42 AD existing plants of suitable scale for process implementation. This is compared to 3 SD/1 AD and 13 SD/23 AD existing plants applicable with the aim of grid injection and SOFC processing, respectively. GHG emission analysis found that new plants using the NWaste2H2 technology could enable GHG reductions of up to 4.3 and 3.6 kg CO2e for each kg bio-CH4 supplied as feedstock for UK SD and AD plants, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Due to the fast growth of the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle (HFCV) market, the chances of these vehicles being involved in road crashes is also likely to increase. However, to date, studies into the Emergency Responders' perceptions of the HFCV have been limited. This paper investigates such perceptions of HFCVs through the interviews with firefighters. Through a pilot study results, initial findings suggest that firefighters are the ones who work next to the HFCV in post-crash scenarios, hence, they can provide more insightful information. As a result, 19 themes regarding their perceptions were discovered. The results show that the firefighters have different perceptions of the HFCV regarding the "economic cost". Further analysis indicates the contradictions in their perceptions, and also shows they had more concerns about rescue-oriented safety rather than the fire-oriented safety. Finally, recommendations to address these concerns are discussed as well as the political implications of the results. • Emergency Responder's perception of the HFCV has been revealed. • Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) is the core when dealing with the HFCV incidents. • The FRS interprets the economic cost in terms of the local business continuity. • Contradictions occur in their perception, which caused by their knowledge level. • More concerns about rescue-oriented safety rather than the fire-oriented safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nearly all energy generated eventually ends as a thermal release to atmosphere. The combination of all these sources of heat is warming the planet amid concerns over the consequences of this global warming. Most fuels are hydrocarbons and on combustion release carbon dioxide. This is a greenhouse gas and amplifies the effects of this warming, as does methane, a major constituent of natural gas, the prime gas fuel. The combustion of hydrocarbons can produce other pollutants such as CO, particulates and NOx which are injurious to health. One option for gas fuel users is to replace natural gas with hydrogen as hydrogen does not contain carbon thus eliminating many undesirable emissions. Here, the use of hydrogen at pressure, as a fuel for railway trains is examined and the consequences of its use presented. In the UK, a large amount of hydrogen will be needed if this is to be the sole gas fuel, but this is yet to be determined. However, there is a special application to which hydrogen can contribute – "hybrid" trains. These are essentially electricity-powered trains which use hydrogen as a fuel for low-speed application such as in marshalling yards or under cover in terminus stations where exhaust pollutants can accumulate. In addition, local low-speed trains, where traffic density is insufficient to justify electrification, can use fuel hydrogen. A statement of fixed plant costs to satisfy this potential hydrogen market as well as fuel running costs are included. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Transport-related activities represented 34% of the total carbon emissions in the UK in 2022 and heavy-duty vehicles (HGVs) accounted for one-fifth of the road transport greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Currently, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are considered as suitable replacements for diesel fleets. However, these technologies continue to face techno-economic barriers, creating uncertainty for fleet operators wanting to transition away from diesel-powered internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs). This paper assesses the performance and cost competitiveness of BEV and FCEV powertrain solutions in the hard-to-abate HGV sector. The study evaluates the impact of battery degradation and a carbon tax on the cost of owning the vehicles. An integrated total cost of ownership (TCO) model, which includes these factors for the first time, is developed to study a large retailer's HGV fleet operating in the UK. The modelling framework compares the capital expenditures (CAPEX) and operating expenses (OPEX) of alternative technologies against ICEVs. The TCO of BEVs and FCEVs are 11% to 33% and 37% to 78% higher than ICEVs; respectively. Despite these differences, by adopting a longer lifetime for the vehicle it can effectively narrow the cost gap. Alternatively, cost parity with ICEVs could be achieved if BEV battery cost reduces by 56% or if FCEV fuel cell cost reduces by 60%. Besides, the pivot point for hydrogen price is determined at £2.5 per kg. The findings suggest that BEV is closer to market as its TCO value is becoming competitive, whereas FCEV provides a more viable solution than BEV for long-haul applications due to shorter refuelling time and lower load capacity penalties. Furthermore, degradation of performance in lithium-ion batteries is found to have a minor impact on TCO if battery replacement is not required. However, critical component replacement and warranty can influence commercial viability. Given the high costs, we propose financial incentives and vehicle tax reforms to reduce costs of critical components that will encourage the roll-out of zero emission HGVs. • TCO model employs real-world fleet data to compare HGV powertrain technologies. • Maximising vehicle lifetime is key to reduce the TCO gap and get closer to parity. • BEVs have a TCO 11%–33% higher than ICEVs. • FCEVs have a TCO 37%–78% higher than ICEVs. • Degradation in lithium-ion batteries is found to have a minor impact on TCO value. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Display omitted] • Conceptualisation of a solid oxide fuel cell-based cogeneration system. • Techno-economic assessments of the novel cogeneration system. • Influence of hydrogen blending with natural gas on system-level performance. • Application of Artificial Neural Network-based training on the simulated model data. A thorough investigation of the thermodynamics and economic performance of a cogeneration system based on solid oxide fuel cells that provides heat and power to homes has been carried out in this study. Additionally, different percentages of green hydrogen have been blended with natural gas to examine the techno-economic performance of the suggested cogeneration system. The energy and exergy efficiency of the system rises steadily as the hydrogen blending percentage rises from 0% to 20%, then slightly drops at 50% H 2 blending, and then rises steadily again until 100% H 2 supply. The system's minimal levelised cost of energy was calculated to be 4.64 £/kWh for 100% H 2. Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model was also used to further train a sizable quantity of data that was received from the simulation model. Heat, power, and levelised cost of energy estimates using the ANN model were found to be extremely accurate, with coefficients of determination of 0.99918, 0.99999, and 0.99888, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the global sustainability transition in energy, hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) applications currently have important niche roles to play across several industrial sectors. Theorists examining this innovative activity have identified key socio-technical factors affecting the nature and pace of change. One functional approach to innovation, Technology-Specific Innovation Systems (TSISs), places national HFC Technological Innovation Systems (TISs) within a framework of a global HFC TSIS. This analytical approach suggests that HFC innovation can start anywhere in space. However, in a case study of HFC innovation and diffusion in the UK covering sixty years' activity, this theoretical assumption is challenged. Event history analysis and interviews using a neofunctionalist TSIS approach suggest that positive feedback was on the brink of occurring in the UK HFC TIS by 2012. When additional organisational and spatial indicators are added, the evidence on the ground does not support the aspatial assumptions that underlie TIS heuristic thinking. Rather, it suggested that type of investment funding and spatial location can influence HFC innovation. In this context, the implications for HFC policy in the UK are discussed. • New analysis of 60 years of hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) innovation in the UK. • Technology-specific Innovation Systems approach shows positive innovation feedback. • Evidence suggests the value of additional indicators to this approach. • New funding source indicators help analyse innovation system resilience and policy. • Spatial location indicators show that it matters where HFC innovation happens. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Utilization of renewable energy (e.g., wind, solar, bio-energy) is high on international and governmental agendas. In order to address energy poverty and increase energy efficiency for rural villages, a hybrid distribution generation (DG) system including wind, hydrogen and fuel cells is proposed to supplement to the main grid. Wind energy is first converted into electrical energy while part of the generated electricity is used for water electrolysis to generate hydrogen for energy storage. Hydrogen is used by fuel cells to convert back to electricity when electrical energy demand peaks. An analytical model has been developed to coordinate the operation of the system involving energy conversion between mechanical, electrical and chemical forms. The proposed system is primarily designed to meet the electrical demand of a rural village in the UK where the energy storage system can balance out the discrepancy between intermittent renewable energy supplies and fluctuating energy demands so as to improve the system efficiency. Genetic Algorithm (GA) is used as an optimization strategy to determine the operational scheme for the multi-vector energy system. In the work, four case studies are carried out based on real-world measurement data. The novelty of this study lies in the GA-based optimization and operational methods for maximized wind energy utilization. This provides an alternative to battery energy storage and can be widely applied to wind-rich rural areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Fuel cell based micro combined heat and power (micro CHP) has been the subject of numerous simulation studies. We report on actual practical performance of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) micro CHP in a UK dwelling over the 2017–18 heating season and compare its performance with a Stirling engine micro CHP which it replaced. Results show that the PEMFC micro CHP achieves a much higher annual electricity output over a year, with household self-consumption and operating economics dependent on electric vehicle charging. Empirical models derived from this operating experience show that the value of this technology is less sensitive to building parameters, occupancy, and climate change when compared to engine-based micro CHP. We consider the potential role of this technology in the decarbonisation of heat, and highlight the benefit of reliable electricity generation injected into low voltage distribution to mitigate winter demand peaks from heat pumps. A comparative analysis of the primary energy efficiency of different methods of meeting domestic energy demand using natural gas with carbon capture shows that a mixed solution to decarbonisation of heat, combining heat pumps, PEMFC micro CHP, and hydrogen boilers, should not degrade energy efficiency substantially by comparison with an all-electric solution and could be more acceptable to consumers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

All diesel-only trains in the UK will be removed from services by 2040. High volumetric density, rapid refuelling ability, and sophisticated experience in infrastructure and logistics make ammonia a perfect hydrogen carrying fuel for rail freight, which urgently requires an economically viable solution. This study conducted a novel techno-economic study of ammonia-fuelled fuel cell powertrains to be compared with current diesel engine-based system and emerging direct hydrogen-fuelled fuel cell system. The results demonstrate that hydrogen-fuelled Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) and ammonia-fuelled PEMFCs (using an ammonia cracker) are more cost-effective in terms of Levelized Cost of Electricity. The ammonia fuel storage requires 61.5-75 % less space compared to the hydrogen storage. Although the ammonia-fuelled Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) powertrain has the highest electricity generation efficiency (56%), the overall cost requires a major reduction by 70% before it could be considered as an economically viable solution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• The lifecycle energy solution of electric ships was suggested by environmental indicators. • The criteria and rationale for alternative fuels were presented for energy solution. • The exact environmental impact of carbon-free fuel was identified by Live-LCA method. • The new paradigm for LCA study in the energy part of the shipping field was presented. • The environmental performance of carbon-free fuel transport cannot be neglected. This study was planned to offer the roadmap for lifecycle clean shipping by addressing the fundamental question of 'what are the promising energy solutions for the shipping sector?'. This goal was attempted to be achieved by a lifecycle comparative analysis of the viability of three zero-carbon fuels, ammonia, hydrogen, and inland electricity, based on the operational practicality as well as Well-to-Wake environmental impacts. Credible business scenarios were designed with a high-level screening of 27 short-route ferries currently engaged in 26 West-Scotland coastal routes. Then a series of comparative analyses between the diesel and the proposed alternative fuel sources was conducted. While carbon-free fuels are in the early stages of development in the UK, there are various views on how these fuels can be produced, distributed, and used onboard for the clean shipping economy. To determine the optimal energy solutions, all credible scenarios for the upstream pathways for these fuels were developed, based on the current and future prospected UK energy infrastructure and grids. Those scenarios were examined for West-Scotland shipping and extended to the UK targets. Their technical aspects for maritime application were also investigated in consideration of safety, regulation, infrastructural availability, supply chain constraints, barriers, and the downstream emission pathways to their uptake onboard. Ship conceptual designs were briefly conducted to evaluate the systems, technologies, and equipment required for onboard installation to utilise zero-carbon fuels. As a result of the study, when hydrogen was used as a fuel in fuel cells and electricity was supplied as a backup from batteries that store inland power and the solar PV system, GHG emissions were 25.7% of the conventional fossil fuel-using scenario. In addition, it was confirmed that GWP was 22.2% compared to MGO when ammonia was used as fuel without reforming into hydrogen and backup power was supplied from batteries and the solar PV system. It is believed that the analysis results can distinctively demonstrate the adequacy or the inadequacy of current maritime policies for decarbonising shipping. This research finally provides potential solutions for future UK maritime environmental protection and for enhancing the competitiveness of ship owners. In addition, this research concept can serve as a sample that suggests the direction of ideal research for future energy solutions in the marine sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Anaerobic digestion (AD) presence is emerging in the UK because it has numerous environmental benefits as a waste management strategy and produces valuable biogas. This work shows that up to 5.5% of UK primary energy could be met by biogas, representing 14.4% of gas consumption. Fuel cells (FCs) are the most efficient and environmentally benign energy convertor of any device of equivalent scale and in addition are well suited for biogas utilization, which has worldwide led to the emergence of numerous integrated commercial applications. Thus, biogas coupling with fuel cells is proposed as a unique and virtuous AD scheme. A techno-economic model has been developed for the two types of AD plants with the highest development prospects in the UK, namely livestock and food waste plants, whose performance and feasibility at different scales are scrutinized under several policy scenarios, some of which incorporate supportive mechanisms for the introduction of FCs. Results confirm that conventional AD projects can already be profitable in the current market environment, while projects involving FCs proved environmentally superior, virtually suppressing harmful pollutant emissions and decreasing the CO2 emissions from using grid electricity and natural gas, at a reasonable avoided carbon cost in the best suited cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority in the UK has selected Alexander Dennis Ltd to supply 20 double-decker hydrogen fuel cell electric buses. This is the first order for ADL's H2.0 second-generation hydrogen platform, designed to be more energy efficient and offer longer range. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The UK government is funding several projects to accelerate the use of hydrogen transport in the Tees Valley region, including diesel buses retrofitted with hydrogen fuel cells, supermarket chains benefiting from hydrogen delivery vans, and the police and National Health Service using hydrogen vehicles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The United Kingdom has a vast scientific base across the entire Hydrogen and Fuel Cell research landscape, with a world class academic community coupled with significant industrial activity from both UK-based Hydrogen and Fuel Cell companies and global companies with a strong presence within the country. The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell (H2FC) SUPERGEN Hub, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), was established in 2012 as a five-year programme to bring the UK's H2FC research community together. Here we present the UK's current Hydrogen and Fuel Cell activities along with the role of the H2FC SUPERGEN Hub. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this article, the author focuses on the need to make maximum advantage from the energy-efficient systems of Europe as Asia is investing in the fuel cell technology. Topics discussed include proliferating fuel cell products in Europe, notion of a hydrogen economy, impact total gas savings on household energy bills, energy consumed in Great Britain to make offices, homes, and industries warm and running of fuel cells on natural gas.

The Project Fresson consortium in the UK will exploit recent advances in hydrogen fuel cell technology to develop a commercially viable, retrofit powertrain solution for the nine-passenger Britten-Norman Islander aircraft. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the UK, ULEMCo is leading the ZERRO (Zero Emission Rapid Response Operations) project, to develop what is believed to be the first fuel cell electric ambulance. The consortium aims to deliver a prototype ambulance for the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust by the autumn. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current editorial summarized some of the scientific works presented in the Sustainable Energy and Environmental Protection (SEEP) conference-held at the University of the West of Scotland, UK, 2018. The selected work was directly related to the scope of the Renewable, Sustainable Energy Reviews (RSER) journal. During the conference activities, experts from all around the world in the subjects of: renewable energy, climate change, optimization, and economics presented and discussed the progress made in renewable energy sources, as well as the new strategies for protecting the environment from the hazards connected with fossil fuel utilization. The methods presented in the conference focused on several directions: the development of efficient energy conversion systems with low/no environmental impacts; the suggested policies to widespread renewable energies; the restriction in the emission of greenhouse gases, and the recent progresses in CO 2 capture. This editorial focused on the renewable energy developments and their positive effect on the climate change, and briefly summarized the accepted manuscripts in this issue. • Effects of renewable energy on climate change. • Background on the International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Protection SEEP. • Summary of selected papers of SEEP 2018. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

UK-based AFC Energy has unveiled its fuel cell power system for charging the Odyssey 21 battery electric SUVs competing in the inaugural Extreme E 2021 championship. AFC has also signed its first strategic engineering collaboration agreement with Ricardo, to explore and engineer zero-emission products for transportation and stationary power generation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

UK-based engineering consultancy Ricardo has enhanced its information service offerings on the use of hydrogen technology for decarbonising transportation of all kinds. Two new services from its RiCK™ online knowledge system will help executives, engineers, scientists and regulators navigate the complexities and potential opportunities presented by innovations in hydrogen. And the latest release of its powertrain design and optimisation software adds new features and capabilities for fuel cell system modelling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Energy-efficient buildings can reduce human impact on the environment. Energy efficiency is not only concerned with generating more energy using fewer resources, nor reducing energy usage, but also it is about harnessing natural resources, such as wind and sun, to produce energy. The UK government is thus promoting the adoption of renewable energy in buildings. The Fuel-Cell Energy Systems (FCES), which utilizes hydrogen from renewable sources (green hydrogen), is a prominent technology yet with little application in the UK built environment. FCESs can help in addressing the problem of intermittent supplies of renewable energy by allowing for energy storage, which could act as a buffer to meet the variability in user-demand thereby maintaining energy security. Thus, the aim of this article is to explore the application of FCES in the UK built environment by drawing on the scant literature as well as discussion with industry experts. With the recent implementation of FCESs in Scotland, the development of guidelines for evaluation of the FCES is timely. A conceptual framework for the evaluation of FCES is thus outlined in this article, which could be piloted in Scotland (and possibly elsewhere). It is argued that such framework provides a holistic and structured approach for establishing the efficacy of FCES, which is crucial for informing its wider adoption in the future and in particular when it comes to the Return-on-Investment, especially from the perspective of funders and the local community. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

UK-based hydrogen fuel cell developer Bramble Energy has raised £5 million (US$6.6 million) in a Series A round of financing. Bramble Energy says that its PCBFC™ fuel cell can be manufactured in almost all printed circuit board (PCB) factories, which it claims solves the key challenges of lead times, up-front investment, manufacturing cost and scalability in the production of hydrogen fuel cells. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

UK-based Intelligent Energy reports that US aerospace and defence manufacturing company Zepher has purchased its 800 W PEM Fuel Cell Power Modules (FCPMs), which will be integrated into a custom-built electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV, or drone) being designed for the US Army. Intelligent Energy has also established a distribution agreement with Parry Labs in the US. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

UK-based fuel cell engineering company Intelligent Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Robotic Skies in the US, establishing a partnership that will enable Intelligent Energy to expand post-sale support for its industry-leading Fuel Cell Power Modules (FCPMs) for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, or drones). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: In 2003, the UK government announced its aspiration for a 60% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2050 relative to 1990 levels. To achieve this radical target, action is required across all sectors of the economy to reduce energy demand significantly and to increase the supply of energy from zero or low carbon sources. Focusing on the domestic sector, where energy consumption is currently rising, technologies such as fuel cells, Stirling and internal combustion engine micro-CHP and heat pumps are often cited as the means to reduce carbon emissions. However, there is much uncertainty as to the potential environmental benefits (if any) of the aforementioned technologies when set against a picture of changing energy supply and demand. The paper describes an analysis in which the performance of the four different technologies mentioned above was compared against a common datum of energy supply from condensing gas boilers and grid electricity for a number of scenarios. The aim of the analysis was to determine if significant CO2 savings could be made and to determine the minimum thermodynamic performance criteria that these technologies must attain if they are to yield any environmental benefits. The main finding of the work is that air source heat pumps yield significantly more CO2 savings than any of the other technologies examined. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

High-performance fuel cell developer Bramble Energy is participating in two new projects, funded through the UK government's Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition [ see also the items above ], to develop and demonstrate its PCBFC™ (printed circuit board fuel cell) technology in zero-emission maritime operations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Advanced solid oxide fuel cell developer Ceres Power reports that its technology will be evaluated for reducing maritime emissions in two projects under the UK government's Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition [ see also the items below ]. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ULEMCo has been awarded UK government funding to work with Oxfordshire County Council and its Fire and Rescue Service to design a fuel cell electric powertrain configuration for zero-emission fire appliances. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The UK government's Department for Transport (DfT) has announced £20 million (US$27 million) in funding – delivered by Innovate UK – for 20 zero-emission road freight trials, six of which are focused on hydrogen and fuel cell technologies for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and their refueling infrastructure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To meet climate change challenges, the UK government is aiming to reach zero emissions by 2050. The heavy-duty transportation sector contributes 17% to the UKs total emissions, so to combat this, alternative power units to traditional fossil fuel-reliant internal combustion engines (ICEs) are being utilized and investigated. Hydrogen fuel cells are a key area of interest to try and reduce these transportation emissions. To gain a true view of the impact that hydrogen fuel cells can have, this study looks at the impact the manufacturing of a fuel cell has upon the environment, from material extraction through to the usage phase. This was done through the use of a lifecycle assessment following ISO 14040 standards, with hydrogen systems being compared to alternative systems. This study has found that whilst fuel cells depend upon energy intensive materials for their construction, it is possible to reduce emissions by 34–87% compared to ICE systems, depending upon the source of hydrogen used. This study shows that hydrogen fuel cells are a viable option for heavy-duty transport that can be utilized to meet the target emissions reduction level by 2050. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

UK-based Intelligent Energy will showcase its class-leading, lightweight Fuel Cell Power Modules (FCPMs) for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at a number of private flight demonstrations to commercial fleet operators in the next few months. The company will use a fuel cell powered DJI M600 UAV to demonstrate up to 2 h flight times. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

UK-based Intelligent Energy is launching a fuel cell power product for the European electric hand truck (fleet order picker) market with German integrator partner FES Fahrzeug Entwicklung Sachsen GmbH. IE's Fuel Cell Modules (FCMs) are being combined with FES's OEM development expertise to provide PEM fuel cell power products for European Class 3 trucks used in the warehouse, logistics, and distribution markets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hydrogen and fuel cell system integrator Arcola Energy, automotive clean tech firm Avid Technology and global power management company Eaton will jointly participate in a UK government-sponsored programme to develop battery and hydrogen fuel cell powertrains for zero-emission commercial vehicles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Japanese industrial boiler manufacturer Miura Co Ltd will launch its FC-5B fuel cell combined heat and power (CHP) system in October, featuring intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cell technology developed by UK-based Ceres Power. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

UK-based AFC Energy has successfully completed an 18-month Ammonia-to-Power (A2P) trial, and confirmed plans to conclude work on the business case and engineering of an integrated, scalable, ammonia-fueled clean power generator based on its alkaline fuel cell technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

UK-based AFC Energy has confirmed details of its new high power density alkaline fuel cell technology, which will sit alongside and complement its existing large-scale stationary fuel cell system. AFC is also collaborating with Rolec Services Ltd to design and assess integrated battery electric vehicle charging systems utilising AFC's fuel cell system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

UK-based AFC Energy has selected Advanced Plastics Ltd as its 'preferred tenderer' for the mass manufacturing of flow plates for use within AFC's proprietary alkaline fuel cell system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]