Green hydrogen research fuels a Net Zero Future at the Festival of Tomorrow
Scientists and engineers from Loughborough University and EnerHy, the Centre for Doctoral Training for Engineering Hydrogen Net Zero will showcase how green hydrogen can be generated, stored, and used for clean power at the Festival of Tomorrow.
The Festival takes place from 12 – 23 February in various locations across Swindon, the home of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) which supports EnerHy to train future leaders of the hydrogen economy with Cranfield University and the University of Strathclyde.
The Green Hydrogen for a Net Zero Future activities from Loughborough University and its partners can be seen on Thursday 20 February at the Steam Museum of the Great Western Railway and during the Grand Finale on Friday 21 – Saturday 22 February at the Deanery Academy.
Highlights of the green hydrogen activities include:
The world’s first full-scale lead-acid battery-electrolyser cell for affordable, sustainable hydrogen production
A race against time to catch green hydrogen molecules to win a model hydrogen car
Demonstrations of how fuel cells turn hydrogen into electricity to drive a car, with water as the only emission
The Festival of Tomorrow’s theme is Our Future Earth and highlights from the week include Luke Jerram’s awe-inspiring Gaia, a seven-meter diameter artwork of Earth created from detailed NASA imagery, and a free schools’ programme of shows, presentations, workshops and challenges including an interactive Incredible Oceans Exhibit and Cloud Factory.
Professor Dan Parsons, Loughborough’s Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, emphasizes the importance of public engagement:
Engaging the public with our research is crucial for fostering understanding and support for the transition to a Net Zero future. It allows us to share the exciting advancements we are making and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Sandie Dann, Professor of Materials Chemistry at Loughborough added:
We are delighted to be returning to the Festival of Tomorrow for a second consecutive year.
“It is particularly fitting that the headline partner UKRI supports our cross-cutting research to advance hydrogen production, storage, and use, with Cranfield University, the University of Strathclyde and leading industry names including BOC, Cadent, ESB and JLR.
Full details of the 12 days of public engagement events – many of which are free – can be found on the Festival of Tomorrow programme website.
Further details of how the University is working with global national and local partners in research, industry and policy to accelerate the affordability, scalability and sustainability of hydrogen can be found on the Hydrogen for net Zero website.
