"The H100 project in Levenmouth, supported by the Scottish Government and gas network operator SGN, is supplying green hydrogen produced from an offshore wind turbine to 300 homes. Residents are using hydrogen-powered boilers and radiators like they would natural gas, but without carbon emissions. First Minister John Swinney called the project "a new prospect and a really exciting opportunity," emphasising its potential to inform UK energy policy."
"Energy experts and unions argue that rushing the process could waste millions of pounds, jeopardise jobs, and risk undermining one of Europe's most ambitious clean energy experiments. Energy Secretary Gillian Martin said, "Hydrogen could still have a role to play where electrification is not the optimal solution," urging Westminster to wait until the trial concludes in 2027 before making decisions. The trial also provides important data on efficiency, cost, and everyday usability, offering a critical evidence base for future hydrogen heating policy."
"Safety is a key consideration for hydrogen heating. The Health and Safety Executive is closely monitoring the H100 trial and has confirmed it will proceed only once strict safety standards are in place. Hydrogen is highly flammable, so proper storage, transport, and handling are essential before it can be used in homes. The Scottish Government and unions have warned that rushing adoption could put workers at risk. Louise Gilmour of GMB Scotland said: "The H100 project must be given time to report its outcomes""
Scotland is urging Westminster to delay final decisions on hydrogen heating pending trial results. A £32 million H100 project in Levenmouth supplies green hydrogen from an offshore wind turbine to 300 homes, where residents use hydrogen-powered boilers and radiators without carbon emissions. The trial is providing data on efficiency, cost, and everyday usability to inform future policy and is scheduled to report in 2027. Energy experts and unions warn that a rushed rollout could waste millions, jeopardise jobs, and undermine the experiment. The Health and Safety Executive is monitoring the trial and requires strict safety standards because hydrogen is highly flammable.
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