North East Chamber of Commerce | Hydrogen Report

North East Chamber of Commerce | Hydrogen Report 

The North East has a leading role to play in hydrogen, and the
government’s industrial strategy should build on our existing strengths.

Hydrogen fuel could be used in long distance transportation where
issues with charging prevent electrification.

There needs to be a focus on engagement with primary schools and
creating diversity within the engineering sector to create the talent
pipeline for the future of hydrogen.

Businesses need to use digital technology as well as open days and
work experience to demonstrate the opportunities in hydrogen in the
region.

The government needs to price match green hydrogen to natural gas
through a subsidy to incentivise a transition away from natural gas in
key sectors.

Capacity on the national grid is essential to allow for electrolysers for
green hydrogen. At a regional level we need to examine the North
East’s current grid capacity and our future needs across different
sectors including clean energy.

Collaboration is needed between the government, local authorities,
industry and utility companies to find innovative waste water solutions
for hydrogen and carbon capture projects.

The region needs to be able to clearly promote opportunities in energy
to attract investors to the North East.

There needs to be a long-term plan on clean energy from government
including the role of Great British Energy to provide certainty for
businesses and to encourage investment.

There needs to be support for businesses to invest in clean energy
including hydrogen.

The government’s industrial strategy should learn from hydrogen trials
in other countries as well as within the UK.
 

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