#24 Unleash the Hydrogen Potential

Could the lightest element in the periodic table be the answer to the world’s most weighty challenge of decarbonising energy? Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the Universe and the most energy dense. Burning it creates clean electricity and heat without generating carbon emissions, but to utilise it, first it must be released from the organic materials or water that host it. So how do we capture its potential to create clean energy systems of the future in a cost-effective way? In this episode we are working with consultant Mott MacDonald to explore the possibilities for hydrogen as an energy carrier, an electricity and heat source and as a long-term option for back-up power storage. We find out how stranded renewables could lead to cheap green hydrogen and explore the challenges around cost, safety and the need for leadership on hydrogen energy policy in the UK. GUESTS Ian Clarke, Global Sector Leader Energy, Mott MacDonald Chris De Beer, Energy Storage Specialist, Mott MacDonald Arnaud De Lhoneux, Business Developent Manager renewable Hydrogen, Hydrogenics Guy Doyle, Energy Economist, Mott MacDonald Stuart Gregg, Innovation Manager, National Grid Jonny Goldstone, Founder and Managing Director, Green Tomato Cars Zeynep Kurban, hydrogen consultant, International Energy Agency Andy Lewis, Innovation Project Manager, Cadent Faiez Sallie, Oil and Gas Practice Leader, Mott MacDonald Chris Stark, Chief Executive, Committee on Climate Change SUPPORTER Mott MacDonald Opening opportunities with connected thinking. Mott MacDonald is a US$2bn engineering, management and development consultancy involved in:  solving some of the world’s most urgent social, environmental and economic challenges helping governments and businesses plan, deliver and sustain their strategic goals responding to humanitarian and natural emergencies improving people’s lives  Its expertise by sector includes buildings, communications, defence, education, environment, health, industry, mining, oil and gas, power, transport, urban development, water, wastewater and more. Its skills encompass planning, studies and design, project finance, technical advisory services, project and programme management, management consultancy and beyond.The post #24 Unleash the Hydrogen Potential first appeared on Engineering Matters.