EMPOWERING THE PLANET.
Developing green hydrogen systems for communities everywhere.
Our ongoing use of fossil fuels poses a major threat to our planet, impacting the climate and environment as well as the health of people and wildlife globally.
To help save our planet and make a positive change, we are utilising our pioneering green hydrogen research and innovation to address critical issues and questions.
We are leading the movement towards a safer, sustainable future for our world.
HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY FOR FUEL PRODUCTION.
Zero emissions, a net zero future.
Hydrogen is vital for Net Zero, offering the scope to deliver energy security - accelerating our journey towards Net Zero while reducing Britain’s productivity gap.
The Hydrogen Works, led by Loughborough University, is driving hydrogen skills, innovation and productivity,
with a
£26 MILLION INVESTMENT
from various sources, to make the East Midlands a hydrogen superpower.
In collaboration with The University of Nottingham, our work has received a funding boost from the East Midlands Freeport. This will help accelerate the translation of zero-carbon research into high-impact innovations spanning commercial and policy solutions.
“Green hydrogen will be central to the solution for an accelerated net zero transition.”
Dan Parsons
Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation
This forms part of our longer-term plans to develop an innovation ecosystem that enables the East Midlands to build on its industrial heritage and help deliver advanced technologies and manufacturing through effective net zero strategies.
Production, testing and training is also underway on our Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP) where a new battery-electrolyser is being installed, with plans to couple this to a solar PV array to generate Green Hydrogen.
So, what are the benefits of hydrogen fuel for communities? Find out below
GREEN HYDROGEN FOR CLEAN COOKING.
Benefitting communities and the planet.
Using excess solar and wind energy to produce green hydrogen can bring significant economic, environmental and societal benefits to developing countries.
More than 1.1 billion African people are unlikely to have access to clean cooking fuels and technologies by 2050, leading to poor household air quality caused by fuels - such as wood, charcoal and kerosene.
The race is on to replace finite fossil fuels used for cooking with cleaner renewable energy resources.
We believe that hydrogen could provide a CLEANER, HEALTHIER, GREENER way forward. We are advancing green hydrogen production using renewable energy, providing
a cleaner alternative to the
95% OF HYDROGEN
still generated from fossil fuels.
The world's first lead-acid battery-electrolyser produced at the University is a low-cost, innovative system which uses excess renewable energy for hydrogen generation.
“The integrated battery-electrolyser technology reduces the costs of renewable energy storage and green hydrogen production, delivering energy to communities lacking electricity or clean cooking fuel.”
Dr Lizzie Ashton
Senior Research associate in chemistry
Our solar and battery-electrolyser technology provides clean energy, supporting education and job creation in rural areas, also enabling cold storage which ensures access to safe and effective vaccines, medicines and nutritious food.
Green Hydrogen Research Group members Dr Lizzie Ashton and Dr John Barton were presented with the International Award for Academic Excellence and International Collaboration in Hydrogen at the 2024 Hydrogen Awards for enhancing the production methods of hydrogen – a lifesaving technology for communities and the planet.
SUSTAINABLE VEHICLES FOR THE FUTURE.
Empowering the work force with hydrogen.
Our partnership with Caterpillar, established over 25 years ago, is advancing new technologies for off-highway powertrains - in pursuit of a low-carbon future.
“Loughborough and Caterpillar are committed to accelerating solutions for a more sustainable future and enabling an inclusive and diverse workforce.”
Adrian Spencer
Professor of Thermo Fluid Dynamics at Loughborough University
Meanwhile, our collaboration with Perkins Engines and Equipmake, Project Coeus, is developing an integrated power system for off-highway applications that uses hydrogen and hybrid technologies, enabling customers to utilise lower-carbon fuels.
These collaborations specifically target systems used in vehicles like tractors and construction equipment that operate off public roads, paving the way for a greener future.
EnerHy, the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Engineering Hydrogen Net Zero, is also playing a vital role in developing the skilled workforce needed to enable rapid growth in green hydrogen-related technology.
"To grow hydrogen technology for net zero, we must tackle challenges in affordability, supply chains, scalability, new technologies, and social acceptance. EnerHy CDT builds on research from Loughborough, Cranfield and Strathclyde to tackle these issues, together.”
Professor Dani Strickland
Professor of Electrical Power Engineering
CAN AVIATION BE SUSTAINABLE?
Long haul, low carbon flight.
We’re helping the aerospace industry to develop innovative technologies – including low-emission gas turbine engines – to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, meet future net zero targets and ensure sustainable growth by utilising hydrogen fuel.
Our mission is to provide advances in understanding and design capability in the field of Combustion Aerodynamics Technology, working in strong collaboration with Rolls-Royce.
“In conjunction with its partners, Loughborough’s National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology is delighted on working to improve efficiency and sustainability in aviation.
This is a major advance towards our net zero targets.”
Dan Parsons
Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation
Along with easyJet and Rolls-Royce, we are looking to lead the development of hydrogen combustion engine technology, capable of powering a range of aircraft – for a more sustainable future.
Harnessing the power of green hydrogen is invaluable for a sustainable future.
We continue to lead pioneering research and innovation surrounding green hydrogen to power a cleaner, safer world.
BECAUSE THE WORLD CAN'T WAIT.
NEITHER SHOULD YOU.
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