Posts by Richard Winterbourne
Hyundai’s Hydrogen Bet: A Wake-Up Call for the UK’s Infrastructure Policy
Hyundai Motor’s decision to break ground on a ₩930 billion (US $654 million) hydrogen fuel cell and electrolyser plant in Ulsan, South Korea, is more than a manufacturing story — it’s a signal of where the next battle for zero-emission mobility will be fought.
Read MoreHydrogen Powers Kirkwall Airport in UK-First
In a landmark achievement for the UK’s energy transition, Kirkwall Airport in Orkney has become the first in the country to be powered by hydrogen, marking a major milestone in the decarbonisation of critical infrastructure.
Read MoreHydrogen’s Moment: What the Brigg Energy Park Trial Means for Decarbonising Peak Power
Centrica and HiiROC, backed by the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) , executed what is being billed as a UK first: the injection of hydrogen into a gas-fired peak power plant at Centrica’s Brigg Energy Park in North Lincolnshire, supplying electricity directly to the grid.
Read MoreAmmonia’s Decarbonisation Potential, and the UK’s Import Dilemma
In an open letter to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), a coalition of twelve organisations representing energy, transport, and heavy industry has urged the government to recognise ammonia’s “vital role” in decarbonising energy-intensive sectors, supporting maritime transport, and strengthening national energy security.
Read MoreRenewables Overtake Coal as World’s Leading Source of Electricity – But Progress Is Uneven
In a historic first for the global energy transition, renewable energy sources have overtaken coal as the world’s largest source of electricity generation, according to new data from the global energy think tank Ember.
Read MoreA Clean-Jobs Bonanza: Ambition Meets Detail
The UK government has publicly unveiled its strategy to train and recruit workers for the energy transition, aiming for more than 400,000 new clean-energy jobs by 2030.
Read MoreVoltalia’s Clifton Solar Milestone: A Bright Step Forward, But the Grid Must Keep Up
Voltalia’s announcement that its 45 MW Clifton solar plant near Yeovil, Dorset, has begun generating power marks another important milestone in the UK’s drive toward clean energy.
Read MorePlug Power Powers Portugal’s Hydrogen Future with First GenEco™ Electrolyser Delivery
The global energy landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, and hydrogen is emerging as a cornerstone of a low-carbon future. Today, Plug Power, a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions, has marked a significant milestone in this journey with the delivery of its first 10-megawatt (MW) GenEco™ electrolyser array to Galp, Portugal.
Read MoreGermany’s Hydrogen Acceleration Law: Cutting Red Tape for a Cleaner Future
Germany has long positioned itself as a global leader in renewable energy, yet one critical area, hydrogen infrastructure, has lagged behind expectations.
Read MoreNorway’s Bold Bet on Brookfield Shows Where the Real Power Lies in the Energy Transition
When Norway’s sovereign wealth fund quietly announced a USD 1.5 billion commitment to Brookfield Asset Management’s latest Global Transition Fund, it may have looked like just another line item in the world of institutional allocations. In reality, it is far more than that. It is a statement about who will bankroll, and ultimately shape, the global shift to clean energy.
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