The challenges of electrification are surmountable by managing demand and optimising energy use. Chris Worboys, with help from Luke Osborne, explains how, ahead of their presentation at CIBSE Build2Peform Live
Tag: Hydrogen
Route to jet zero: decarbonising aviation
With aviation accounting for 2.5% of global carbon emissions, it is vital that the sector prepares for the decarbonisation of air travel. Molly Tooher-Rudd finds out how Atkins is decarbonising airport infrastructure and gearing up for a new generation of electric and hydrogen-powered flight
Heat in a box: the local route to green hydrogen
Producing hydrogen using local renewables and innovative storage could see carbon-neutral hydrogen soon being used to heat buildings, according to Baxi and H2GO, who are behind a government trial of the concept. Alex Smith reports
Hydrogen’s role in a net zero future
With the government’s decision on the use of hydrogen for heating expected in 2026, Max Fordham’s Bill Watts discusses the options for decarbonising heating systems
Making hydrogen work for commercial buildings
Any conversion from natural gas to hydrogen in the grid must cater for commercial and industrial heating. Enertek International’s Paul Needley and Frazer-Nash Consultancy’s Stephen Livermore explore the challenges
Why heat pumps can help and hydrogen can’t
With the rapid decarbonising of electricity Joel Gustafsson says the focus must be on heat pumps
Fuel for thought – prototype hydrogen gas boilers
Worcester Bosch and Baxi Heating have revealed plans for hydrogen gas boilers. Phil Lattimore looks at the technology, while Worcester Bosch’s Martyn Bridges explains where he thinks hydrogen can replace natural gas
Showcasing net-zero: Event Complex Aberdeen’s energy strategy
The Event Complex Aberdeen has a sophisticated energy strategy combining anaerobic digestion, hydrogen fuel cells and CHP plant. Andy Pearson talks to HDR | Hurley Palmer Flatt about the system design, which also produces hydrogen for a fleet of local buses