A network for hydrogen-fuelled transportation (Network-H2)

Lead Research Organisation: Durham University
Department Name: Engineering

Abstract

Establishing a hydrogen fuelled transportation network is a research challenge that cuts across both the energy and transport sectors. It is a truly multi-disciplinary challenge which will require the advancement of many mutually dependent research disciplines. This Network will support the dissemination and impact of these activities between academia, industry, policymakers and the general public.

Under the hydrogen fuelled transportation theme, the Network aims to bring together the knowledge obtained through research projects funded by the RCUK Programme and other national and international cross-disciplinary research aimed at developing a "hydrogen" for transport economy.

It will have a strong multi-disciplinary focus and aim to ensure engagement and knowledge transfer takes place across all modes of transport and hydrogen energy including technology, socio-economics, behavioural science and policy.

The Network team will manage a £500k feasibility fund for cutting edge projects which also meet the wider objectives of facilitating collaboration and multi-disciplinary research.

Planned Impact

With transport making the largest contribution to UK greenhouse gas emissions in 2016, decarbonising the UK transport network is critical if the nation is to achieve carbon emission reduction targets as national action on climate change, air quality protection and energy security improvement. An effective transition to a decarbonised transport sector will place the UK a world-leader in the design and manufacture of zero-emission vehicles. The vision of Network-H2 is to support the dissemination and maximise the impact of the research projects funded by the RCUK Energy Programme under the hydrogen fuelled transportation theme and other national and international cross-disciplinary research aiming at developing a "hydrogen" economy. Cutting across technology, socio-economics, behavioural science and policy, it will have a strong multi-disciplinary focus and aim to ensure engagement and knowledge transfer across all modes of transport and hydrogen energy. It will, for the first time, bring academic, industrial and other organisations involved in numerous individual networks/projects together to form a geographic- and thematic-wide network for maximised impact.

The establishment of Network-H2 will therefore benefit a wide range of stakeholders. The identified beneficiaries include (but are not limited to) industrial stakeholders, Government and policy makers, academics and researchers (including Early Career Researchers), trade bodies and general public members. The benefits will be received through a range of pathways to be created by the Network. For instance, the findings of the-stake-of-art technology and research on hydrogen fuelled transport and energy will be made available openly on the Network's website. Academics, researchers and industrial stakeholders will be able to take advantage of the Network's Feasibility Fund, Travel Bursary and Secondments schemes, which will facilitate individual research dissemination and maximise the impact. The publication of 3 special issues in the identified high-impact journals will further enhance research dissemination and knowledge transfer.
 
Description Very strong interest from academia, industry, policy makers and other transport stakeholders in hydrogen.
Exploitation Route Flexible fund projects will lead to further research and development related to identified hydrogen transport challenges
Sectors Aerospace

Defence and Marine

Energy

Transport

 
Description As Principal Investigator, Professor Tony Roskilly has been invited to participate in a number of advisory committees, including The Focus Group on Hydrogen as part of the North of England Hydrogen Forum (2020), the Tees Valley LEP Industrial Collaboration Board (2020), the hydrogen research strategy for N8 Net Zero North initiative (2020), and the Institute of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM) Hydrogen Committee (2021). The Network-H2 has also provided evidence to a government review - Preparatory notes for the Department for Transport's Hydrogen Round Table (2020).
First Year Of Impact 2020
Sector Energy,Transport
Impact Types Policy & public services

 
Description A member of the Tees Valley LEP Industrial Collaboration Board
Geographic Reach Local/Municipal/Regional 
Policy Influence Type Participation in a guidance/advisory committee
Impact The PI of Network-H2, Professor Tony Roskilly, was invited to join the Tees Valley LEP Industrial Collaboration Board, which would meet regularly to advise on the LEP's strategic plans for decarbonising the industrial cluster in Teesside.
 
Description Coordinate the hydrogen research strategy for N8 Net Zero North initiative
Geographic Reach Local/Municipal/Regional 
Policy Influence Type Participation in a guidance/advisory committee
Impact Professor Tony Roskilly represented Network-H2 and provided in-kind support to the coordination of the hydrogen research strategy for N8 Net Zero North initiative.
 
Description Preparatory notes for the Department for Transport's Hydrogen Round Table
Geographic Reach National 
Policy Influence Type Contribution to a national consultation/review
Impact The Management Team of Network-H2 submitted preparatory notes to the Department for Transport for the Hydrogen Round Table on 10th March 2020. Since the meeting, the pace and roll-out of H2 across UK policy and strategy has scaled-up significantly.
 
Description The Focus Group on Hydrogen as part of the North of England Hydrogen Forum
Geographic Reach Local/Municipal/Regional 
Policy Influence Type Participation in a guidance/advisory committee
Impact The PI of the project, Professor Tony Roskilly, was invited to join North of England Hydrogen Forum and lead the focus group on hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. The focus group would make plans to support infrastructure development required for the roll out of hydrogen in the region.
 
Description Growing Teesside's Hydrogen Economy and Catalysing a Just Transition to Net Zero
Amount £4,838,147 (GBP)
Organisation United Kingdom Research and Innovation 
Department Research England
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 03/2022 
End 02/2026
 
Description Marine Small-ship Zero-carbon H2 Demonstrator with Innovative Port-manoeuvring
Amount £976,465 (GBP)
Funding ID 10008986 
Organisation Innovate UK 
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 08/2021 
End 03/2022
 
Description The Road to Hydrogen: a hydrogen fuel cell HGV demonstration project
Amount £338,402 (GBP)
Funding ID 10011534 
Organisation Innovate UK 
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 07/2021 
End 03/2022
 
Description UK National Clean Maritime Research Hub
Amount £7,813,341 (GBP)
Funding ID EP/Y024605/1 
Organisation Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) 
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 08/2023 
End 03/2027
 
Description A Network for Heating and Cooling Research to Enable a Net-Zero Carbon Future (H+C Zero Network) 
Organisation Brunel University London
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The new collaboration was developed by the Network Manager, Dr Janie Ling Chin and the Co-Investigator, Professor Savvas Tassou with support from the PI of this award, Professor Tony Roskilly.
Collaborator Contribution The new collaboration built on this award which has connected to existing national and international stakeholders including academics, researchers and industrial practitioners on transport, building and process industry. The key players in the field who were engaged with this award were brought together to form the new partnership.
Impact No output yet.
Start Year 2020
 
Description A Network for Heating and Cooling Research to Enable a Net-Zero Carbon Future (H+C Zero Network) 
Organisation Heriot-Watt University
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The new collaboration was developed by the Network Manager, Dr Janie Ling Chin and the Co-Investigator, Professor Savvas Tassou with support from the PI of this award, Professor Tony Roskilly.
Collaborator Contribution The new collaboration built on this award which has connected to existing national and international stakeholders including academics, researchers and industrial practitioners on transport, building and process industry. The key players in the field who were engaged with this award were brought together to form the new partnership.
Impact No output yet.
Start Year 2020
 
Description A Network for Heating and Cooling Research to Enable a Net-Zero Carbon Future (H+C Zero Network) 
Organisation Northumbria University
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The new collaboration was developed by the Network Manager, Dr Janie Ling Chin and the Co-Investigator, Professor Savvas Tassou with support from the PI of this award, Professor Tony Roskilly.
Collaborator Contribution The new collaboration built on this award which has connected to existing national and international stakeholders including academics, researchers and industrial practitioners on transport, building and process industry. The key players in the field who were engaged with this award were brought together to form the new partnership.
Impact No output yet.
Start Year 2020
 
Description A Network for Heating and Cooling Research to Enable a Net-Zero Carbon Future (H+C Zero Network) 
Organisation University of Leeds
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The new collaboration was developed by the Network Manager, Dr Janie Ling Chin and the Co-Investigator, Professor Savvas Tassou with support from the PI of this award, Professor Tony Roskilly.
Collaborator Contribution The new collaboration built on this award which has connected to existing national and international stakeholders including academics, researchers and industrial practitioners on transport, building and process industry. The key players in the field who were engaged with this award were brought together to form the new partnership.
Impact No output yet.
Start Year 2020
 
Description A Network for Heating and Cooling Research to Enable a Net-Zero Carbon Future (H+C Zero Network) 
Organisation University of Oxford
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The new collaboration was developed by the Network Manager, Dr Janie Ling Chin and the Co-Investigator, Professor Savvas Tassou with support from the PI of this award, Professor Tony Roskilly.
Collaborator Contribution The new collaboration built on this award which has connected to existing national and international stakeholders including academics, researchers and industrial practitioners on transport, building and process industry. The key players in the field who were engaged with this award were brought together to form the new partnership.
Impact No output yet.
Start Year 2020
 
Description A network for hydrogen-fuelled transportation (Network-H2) 
Organisation Newcastle University
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution The PI of this award, Professor Tony Roskilly, has formed the new collaboration for Network-H2 from this award by bringing key partners working on energy and transport sectors together.
Collaborator Contribution The partners of the new collaboration were engaged through the activities organised for this award where new ideas were stimulated through technical discussions.
Impact Technical workshop; summer placements for undergraduate students. The new collaboration cuts across physical sciences, social sciences & engineering disciplines.
Start Year 2019
 
Description ESRC Impact Acceleration Accounts Analytical Support for Local Industrial Strategies 
Organisation Durham University
Department Durham Energy Institute
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution This collaboration was built on existing contacts established by Network-H2. During the project's lifespan, Network-H2 provided in-kind support to colleagues working on this collaboration, including energy systems technical input, recent research and the current direction of the hydrogen production and exploitation.
Collaborator Contribution • Tees Valley Combined Authority helped to identify key individuals and provided relevant data and information. • Northern Gas Networks provided expert knowledge on relevant areas. • Durham Energy Institute supported the grey literature review on the current capabilities and research activities.
Impact At the end of the collaboration, the project outcome was presented to the collaborators in a feedback session. The key impacts included good relationship developed with the LEP and discussions around further projects.
Start Year 2020
 
Description ESRC Impact Acceleration Accounts Analytical Support for Local Industrial Strategies 
Organisation Northern Gas Networks Ltd
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Private 
PI Contribution This collaboration was built on existing contacts established by Network-H2. During the project's lifespan, Network-H2 provided in-kind support to colleagues working on this collaboration, including energy systems technical input, recent research and the current direction of the hydrogen production and exploitation.
Collaborator Contribution • Tees Valley Combined Authority helped to identify key individuals and provided relevant data and information. • Northern Gas Networks provided expert knowledge on relevant areas. • Durham Energy Institute supported the grey literature review on the current capabilities and research activities.
Impact At the end of the collaboration, the project outcome was presented to the collaborators in a feedback session. The key impacts included good relationship developed with the LEP and discussions around further projects.
Start Year 2020
 
Description North East Hydrogen Network 
Organisation Durham University
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution We engaged with colleagues at Durham University, Tees Valley Combined Authority and key stakeholders on hydrogen transport infrastructure to support the development of a multidisciplinary research agenda required for the development of a hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in the area.
Collaborator Contribution A funding of £20.41K was granted by Durham University to support the activities carried out by Network-H2 whilst enabling the development of a multidisciplinary research agenda for hydrogen transport infrastructure research. It was proposed to achieve the objectives through enhanced understanding of the emerging priorities of key stakeholders in the Tees Valley and the challenges they face. The project would strengthen the relationship between the project team of Network-H2, Tees Valley Combined Authority and key stakeholders on hydrogen transport infrastructure through a mapping of multidisciplinary areas of research required to support the development of a hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in the area.
Impact No output yet.
Start Year 2020
 
Description All-Party Parliamentary Group for Energy Studies (PGES) 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact As the PI of Network-H2, Professor Tony Roskilly participated in a virtual meeting which was run as a series of All-Party Parliamentary Group for Energy Studies (PGES) on 17th November 2020. The meeting focused on "Transport & Heat towards Net Zero".
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description BBC Radio Tees interview on hydrogen 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact The PI of Network-H2, Professor Tony Roskilly, was interviewed by BBC Radio Tees on 2nd Dec 2020 to talk about the Network itself and all topics relevant to hydrogen. The interview was broadcasted by BBC Radio Tees. It reached out to the whole UK to stimulate public interest in hydrogen whilst providing information on the opportunities, challenges, and what the region would/could do to achieve the net-zero carbon target.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Carbon Crunch (Heating & Transport) 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact The Mott MacDonald - Carbon Crunch (Heating & Transport) virtual event was organised on 18th November 2020 and participated by the investigators of Network-H2.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Conference: 2 day conference on Hydrogen Fuelled Transportation and Hydrogen Systems for Transport 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact A 2-day conference took place from 20-21 April 2021. Day 1 had the theme of "Hydrogen Fuelled Transportation" and featured presentations from Glen Llewellyn (Airbus), Charles Haskell (Lloyds Register), Lois Milner-Elkharouf (Arup), Mike Muldoon (Alstom) and Amanda Lyne (ULEMCo). Day 2 focused on "Hydrogen Systems for Transport" and featured presentations from Dr Valerie Dupont (University of Leeds), Dr Danielle Stewart (National Grid), Prof David Grant (University of Nottingham) and Prof Nigel Brandon (Imperial College London). On both days the presentations were interspaced with Q&A sessions and a Question Time Panel took place mid-way through.
The event attracted 400 participants.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Conference: 3 day conference on "Hydrogen Fuelled Transport - Integration with the Whole Energy System". 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact A 3-day conference was held on 20-22 September 2022 with the overarching theme, "Hydrogen Fuelled Transport - Integration with the Whole Energy System". Day 1 focused on "Hydrogen transport applications". Day 2 covered "Hydrogen Combustion; Distribution and Storage". Day 3 featured presentations on "Hydrogen Transport; Policy and Societal Aspects". Across the 3 days there were keynotes from William Darby (Element Energy), Philippa Oldham (Advanced Propulsion Centre UK), Dr Professor Tim Mays (University of Bath) and Claire Thornhill (Frontier Economics) and 18 other researchers. The conference was attended by 313 people across the 3 days.
The conference will generate 16 research papers which will form a "Special Issue on Hydrogen Fuelled Transportation," to be published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Conference: Conference on hydrogen & waste-to-energy, UK-Romania-Bulgaria 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact Rachel Simpson (Project Manager for Network-H2) attend the virtual Conference on hydrogen & waste-to-energy, UK-Romania-Bulgaria on 17 January 2023. The conference was an opportunity network with stakeholders from the UK, Bulgaria and Romania to showcase best practice around hydrogen and energy.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Conference@ Representation at COP26 in Glasgow 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact Via Prof Tony Roskilly, Network-H2 was represented at COP26 in Glasgow in November 2021.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Cut Carbon - Transport Network Meetings 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact These meetings were organised by colleagues at Leeds and participated by the key investigators of the four EPSRC funded network+ projects on decarbonisation of transport. The core Management Team of Network-H2 provided updates on activities and plans during the meetings.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020,2021
 
Description Decarbonisation Workshop 1 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Decarbonisation Workshop 1 was co-organised with the Joint Programme in Energy System Integration of the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA) on 26th November 2020. It aimed to explore and define the primary research challenges and research project proposals in relation to hydrogen and energy system integration. It was attended by experienced academia and researchers based in Europe and the UK who have established research portfolios on energy system integration and low-carbon technologies including hydrogen for domestic, industrial, and business applications.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Decarbonisation Workshop 2 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact The Workshop was run on 19th January 2021 as a follow-up event co-organised with the Joint Programme in Energy System Integration of EERA after Decarbonisation Workshop 1. It aimed to evaluate hydrogen and electric energy systems as decarbonisation options for transport. The attendees expanded in addition to those participated in the first workshop. Discussions were carried out and potential research collaborations were explored.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Decarbonisation of rail freight meeting 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact The event was organised by GDH Consulting on 6th May 2020. It was attended by Professor Tony Roskilly to provide insights on relevant issues.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description DfT strategy on hydrogen meeting 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact As the investigators of Network-H2, Professor Tony Roskilly and Dr Andrew Smallbone were invited to join a meeting organised by DfT on 8th July 2020 with colleagues from other organisations to discuss relevant issues on transportation.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Discussion Panel at Transport Decarbonisation Symposium 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact The PI of Network-H2, Professor Tony Roskilly, was invited to join the Discussion Panel at Transport Decarbonisation Symposium on 29th September 2020.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Dissemination of project research outputs at DfT Key Academic Partners event 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact Network-H2 was represented at the "Department for Transport (DfT) - Key Academic Partners Event" (Central Westminster Hall, London) on 14 November 2022.
Alongside the opportunity to network with key stakeholders and showcase Network-H2's research, DfT shared their Strategic Priorities and shaped the event around their Priority Research Questions and Areas of Research Interest. This was a valuable opportunity to further disseminate Network-H2's work and make new connections.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
 
Description EPSRC Transport Decarbonisation Network + Workshop 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Network-H2 was presented to the Department for Transport at EPSRC Transport Decarbonisation Network + Workshop on 12th May 2020.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Engagement with Early Career Researchers (ECRs) via summer placement 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Undergraduate students
Results and Impact A fourth-year Engineering student carried out a 10-week internship from July to September 2022 focusing on 'Hydrogen transport with the national gas transmission system'. This project help raise the profile of Network-H2 with key industry stakeholders.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Engagement with Early Career Researchers (ECRs) via summer placement 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Undergraduate students
Results and Impact Five fourth-year Engineering students carried out a 10-week internship from July to September 2020 to perform literature review. Short reports were prepared and videos were presented at Transport Decarbonisation Symposium on 29th September 2020. The videos were made available online (https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk/publications/) which are accessible by the public. The outcomes which incorporated into the task of developing technology roadmap on relevant topics.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk/publications/
 
Description Engagement with Early Career Researchers (ECRs) via summer placements 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Undergraduate students
Results and Impact A fourth-year Engineering student carried out a 10-week internship from July to September 2021 focusing on 'Developing a framework for standards across the hydrogen supply chain for transport application: decarbonising the maritime sector in the UK'. A short report was prepared and the work was presented at Network-H2's Academic Conference in September 2022 (20-22). The video was made available on: https://www.youtube.com/c/DurhamEnergyInstitute/videos
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description HSE Centre for Energy and Major Hazards Meeting 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact The meeting was run virtually on 26th January 2021. It was attended by Professor Tony Roskilly, who participated in the discussion covering aspects relevant to hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and application.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Hydrogen bus demonstration meetings 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact As the PI of Network-H2, Professor Tony Roskilly met with bus operators, funding bodies and the authority in the UK and Australia to explore potential collaboration in a hydrogen bus demonstration proposal. The meetings took place virtually on 30th June, 3rd, 6th , 7th, 13th, 20th, 21st, 22nd July, 28th October, 4th, 5th and 17th November 2020.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Hydrogen engine research 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact A presentation entitled "Hydrogen engine research presentation" was made by Professor Tony Roskilly to senior colleagues at Cummins in Darlington on13 February 2020. The presentation stimulated technical discussion on hydrogen engines and explored future direction for the technology.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Interview: BBC Tees Radio on "The Future of Hydrogen" 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Prof Tony Roskilly took part in a BBC Tees Radio interview on "The Future of Hydrogen" on 14/10/2021.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description KTN workshop on zero emission road freight 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact The workshop was run by KTN on 20th January 2021. It was attended by Professor Tony Roskilly, who participated in Q&A session.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Linear Generator Network Workshop 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact The Linear Generator Network Workshop was organised by Birmingham University on 24th June 2020. As the PI of Network-H2, Professor Tony Roskilly was invited to participate in the Workshop for for technical discussion.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Meeting: Bulgaria/Romania Hydrogen Discussion 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact Discussion took place with colleagues from the UK Embassies in Bulgaria and Romania to discuss hydrogen for transport related initiatives, with a view to establishing ways to work together going forward. Present at the meeting were Rachel Simpson (Project Manager for Network-H2), Dr Andy Smallbone (CO-I), Prof Tony Roskilly (PI), Dr Emilia Pecheva (Science and Innovation Officer for Bulgaria & Romania), Delia Dimitriu (Connected Places Catapult), Prof Daria Vladikova (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences - Trakia University) and Prof Bogdan Varga (University of Cluj).
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Meeting: Bulgaria/Romania Hydrogen Discussion 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact Discussion took place with colleagues from the UK Embassies in Bulgaria and Romania to discuss hydrogen for transport related initiatives, with a view to establishing ways to work together going forward. Present at the meeting were Rachel Simpson (Project Manager for Network-H2), Dr Andy Smallbone (CO-I), Prof Tony Roskilly (PI), Dr Emilia Pecheva (Science and Innovation Officer for Bulgaria & Romania), Delia Dimitriu (Connected Places Catapult), Prof Daria Vladikova (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences - Trakia University) and Prof Bogdan Varga (University of Cluj).
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Meeting: Net Zero Leadership Group 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact The work of Network-H2 feeds into this the Net Zero Leadership Group as managed by Tees Valley Combined Authority.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Net Zero North N8 hydrogen strategy meetings 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Other audiences
Results and Impact A series of meetings were organised on 6th, 9th, 13th 16th, 21st July & 11th August 2020. The PI of Network-H2 was invited to participate and provide insights on relevant topics.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Network-H2 interview for Aviva Investors 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Professor Tony Roskilly was interviewed on 20th November 2020 for Aviva Investors to talk about the Network-H2 project itself and the vision of hydrogen fuelled transportation in the UK. The interview was carried out as part of the Network-H2's plan to reach out to wider audience and rise public awareness in the potential of hydrogen as a low-carbon technology alternative.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description North of England Hydrogen Forum meeting 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact On behalf of Network-H2, Professor Tony Roskilly participated in the meeting on 3rd December 2020 to cover technical views on hydrogen fuelled transportation in the UK.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Oral presentation at 2021 Conference on EPSRC CDT in Energy Storage and Its Applications 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Postgraduate students
Results and Impact An oral presentation on "Transportation and Heat" was delivered by Dr Andrew Smallbone at 2021 Conference on EPSRC CDT in Energy Storage and Its Applications on 12th January 2021.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Oral presentation at Teesport, PD Ports 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact Network-H2 presentation as well as decarbonisation of ports at Tees Valley were presented by Professor Tony Roskilly during the event on 15th May 2020, followed by open discussion among all attendees.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Oral presentation at Transport Decarbonisation Symposium 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact An oral presentation on "Options for hydrogen" was presented by Dr Janie Ling Chin and Professor Tony Roskilly at the Transport Decarbonisation Symposium on 29th September 2020. The presentation covered options for hydrogen, hydrogen fuelled cars and trucks, hydrogen buses, hydrogen for maritime use, hydrogen fuelled aviation and the economics of hydrogen technology.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Oral presentation at the Highways England External Stakeholder Workshop 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact A presentation entitled "A vision of the future Net Zero highways network - A net zero highways network" was presented by Dr Andrew Smallbone at the Highways England External Stakeholder Workshop on 4th February 2020. During the event, Network-H2 as well as network activities were mentioned.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Oral presentation on "Hydrogen Powertrain" 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact An oral presentation entitled "Hydrogen Powertrain" was delivered by Professor Tony Roskilly to the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) R&D Programme Coordination Group. The presentation introduced the Network and covered deep drive on low emission projects and initiative.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Oral presentation to Australian Gas Infrastructure Group 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact Together, Dr Andrew Smallbone and Professor Tony Roskilly delivered an oral presentation on "Green Hydrogen" to Australian Gas Infrastructure Group on 28th January 2021. The presentation introduced Network-H2 and presented relevant aspects.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Oral presentation to Energy Coast 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact An oral presentation on "Hydrogen/wind opportunities" was delivered by Dr Andrew Smallbone and Professor Tony Roskilly to Energy Coast on 28th January 2021. The presentation covered aspects relevant to hydrogen as well as the activities planned for Network-H2.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Oral presentation to Northern Gas Networks 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact An oral presentation on "Hydrogen production and distribution" was made by Dr Andrew Smallbone and Professor Tony Roskilly to Northern Gas Networks on 29th January 2021.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Organisation of a workshop entitled "How can we decarbonise non-residential heat?" 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact The Workshop was co-organised with the Durham Energy Institute on 24 June 2020 to explore the challenges and technologies available (including hydrogen) on the pathway to net-zero heating. Presentations were given by the PI of Network-H2, Professor Tony Roskilly, together with external speakers from Durham County Council, Northern Gas Networks, Tees Valley Combined Authority, Energy UK, North East Energy Catalyst and BEIS. The event with be Chaired by DEI Executive Director, Professor Jon Gluyas.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Panel Discussion at the CESI-DEI Webinar Case Study 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact The PI of Network-H2, Professor Tony Roskilly, was invited to sit in the Panel for Panel Discussion at the CESI-DEI Webinar Case Study on Integrated Zero-carbon Hub. It took place on 27th January 2021.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Plenary panel at Supergen Maritime Decarbonisation Workshop 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact As the PI of Network-H2, Professor Tony Roskilly was invited to sit in the Plenary Panel at Supergen Maritime Decarbonisation Workshop on 25th January 2021 to provide technical views on the decarbonisation of marine transportation as well as the role of hydrogen.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
 
Description Presentation: Cut Carbon Summer School 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Postgraduate students
Results and Impact Prof Tony Roskilly presented on the role of hydrogen in the decarbonisation of transport at the Cut Carbon Summer School on 28 September 2022.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
 
Description Public Lecture on Energy Systems Research 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact A public lecture on "Energy Systems Research" was made by Professor Tony Roskilly on 26 February 2020 at one of the public lecture series organised by Durham Energy Institute. During the lecture, Network-H2 and the idea of hydrogen fuelled transportation were presented. The lecture supported knowledge transfer and enhanced public awareness of hydrogen application as a low-carbon technology alternative.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Reception: Advanced Propulsion Centre's Hydrogen Transport Reception 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact Network-H2 was represented at the Advanced Propulsion Centre's Hydrogen Transport Reception at the House of Commons on 23 March 2022.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Refuelling infrastructure focus group meetings 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact The Refuelling Infrastructure Focus Group Meetings were run following the North of England Hydrogen Forum (which took place on 3rd December 2020). Both meetings took place virtually on 9th December 2020 & 11th January 2021 to discuss relevant issues on the refuelling infrastructure in the UK, particularly in the region. Both meetings were chaired by the PI of Network-H2, Professor Tony Roskilly.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020,2021
 
Description Research portfolio 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact The PI of the project, Professor Tony Roskilly, presented verbally the latest research portfolio on relevant topics including hydrogen fuelled transportation to the Durham Energy Institute Advisory Board on 26 February 2020. Through this, more stakeholders were aware of Network-H2.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Roundtable: Focusing on "Hydrogen production and use, including hydrogen mobility and freight 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact On 26 June 2022 Prof Tony Roskilly represented Network-H2 at a UK/Saudi Arabia Academia Innovation Round Table focusing on "Hydrogen production and use, including hydrogen mobility and freight.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
 
Description Seminar: Gas Goes Green 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact The PI of Network-H2 participated in a series of seminars on "Gas Goes Green" on 1st, 17th July, 24th August 2020 for technical discussion and knowledge exchange.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Summit: Maritime Growth Summit - investing in the future of maritime 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact Organised by Connected Places Catapult, the expertise of Network-H2 was represented at this Maritime Growth Summit - investing in the future of maritime on 2 March 2023, at The Hilton Hotel, Gateshead.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Tees Valley LEP Industrial Collaboration Board Meeting 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact As the PI of Network-H2 and Academic Lead of Tees Valley LEP, Professor Tony Roskilly was invited to attend the Industrial Collaboration Board Meeting on 19th October 2020 where plans on relevant topics were discussed and strategies were made.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description The Clevland Institute of Engineers Panel Discussion 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact As the PI of Network-H2, Professor Tony Roskilly was invited to present for the Clevland Institute of Engineers Panel Discussion on 1st December 2020, which covered the creation of a hydrogen economy, the challenges and opportunities for the Tees Valley and the North.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Video: Featured in EPSRC's "Making Waves- The Future of Shipping" video 
Form Of Engagement Activity A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press)
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact Participation in EPSRC's "Making Waves: The future of shipping video. The remit of the video was:
Research and innovation plays an important part in driving the delivery of shipping net zero emissions. From the role of hydrogen, to the potential of whole-systems approaches, this film highlighted EPSRC-funded innovative research being undertaken around the UK that has the potential to reduce shipping emissions.

Featured:
Dr Lucy Martin, Deputy Director, Cross-Council Programmes, EPSRC
Professor Tony Roskilly, Durham University & Tees Port
Professor Nilay Shah, Imperial College London
Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Heriot-Watt University

Produced by CWP in partnership with UK Chamber of Shipping and the British Ports Association.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wpl3_13Hks
 
Description Webinar: Advanced propulsion and marine applications 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact A webinar entitled "Advanced propulsion and marine applications" was run virtually on 17 February 2023. The webinar received registrations from 98 interested parties. Two presentations were delivered: (i) Dr Xinyan Wang, Brunel University 'advanced fuel and propulsion technologies for future low carbon and zero carbon transport' and (ii) Professor Alasdair Cairns, Chair in Propulsion Systems, Faculty of Engineering, Nottingham University 'MariNH3 Project'.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Webinar: Compact and Lightweight Hydrogen Energy Conversion Devices 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact A webinar entitled "Compact and Lightweight Hydrogen Energy Conversion Devices" was run virtually on 19th February 2021. The webinar received registrations from 131 attendees, in total. Two presentations were delivered: (i) "EVERY WH2ERE - project to prove fuel cell equipped gensets' reliability through demonstration" by Dr Stefano Barberis of RINA; (ii) "Hydrogen based energy pack for the marine sector" by Professor Alberto Traverso and Dr Lorenzo Di Fresco of BluEnergy Revolution.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk/publications/
 
Description Webinar: Compact and Lightweight on-board Storage 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact A webinar entitled "Compact and Lightweight on-board Storage" was run virtually on 29th January 2021. It received registrations from 165 attendees, in total. Two presentations were delivered: (i) "Compact onboard storage" by Julian Jepsen, Helmut Scmidt University; (ii) "Compact onboard storage - safety considerations" by Stuart Hawksworth of Health and Safety Laboratory's Centre for Energy and Major Hazards.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk/publications/
 
Description Webinar: Gas decarbonisation in the 2020s 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact The webinar presented Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) UK Mission to the EU on 15th October 2020. On behalf of Network-H2, Professor Tony Roskilly participated in the webinar and contributed towards open discussion.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Webinar: Hydrogen and its uses in aviation 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Webinar entitled "Hydrogen and its uses in aviation" was presented on 19 March 2021, as part of Network H2's webinar series. The webinar received registrations from 146 attendees.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Webinar: Hydrogen compatible materials and safety 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact A webinar entitled "Hydrogen compatible materials and safety" was run virtually on 18 June 2021. The webinar received registrations from 136 attendees. Two presentations were delivered: (i) Dr Marcel Wetegrove, Leibniz-Institut für Plasmaforschung und Technologie e.V. (INP) 'The H2BS project - novel hydrogen barrier coatings for cost efficient / high strength steels in hydrogen technology' and (ii) - Adam Bannister, HSE 'Materials performance challenges for repurposing the UK's gas network for a hydrogen future'.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Webinar: Hydrogen engines and multi-modal applications 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact A webinar entitled "Hydrogen engines and multi-modal applications" was run virtually on 18 March 2022. The webinar received registrations from 134 attendees. Two presentations were delivered: (i) Paul Andrews, OakTec 'Clean Air Gas Engine' and (ii) Dr Harsh Pershad, Teva Electric Trucks.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Webinar: Hydrogen production and supply for transportation 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact A webinar entitled "Hydrogen production and supply for transportation" was run virtually on 22 October 2021. The webinar received registrations from 214 interested parties. Two presentations were delivered: (i) -Martin Lambert, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies 'Hydrogen production, supply challenges and transport applications' and (ii) Thalia Skoufa, Energy Systems Catapult.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Webinar: Hydrogen storage and indigenous production in N. Ireland 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact A webinar entitled "Hydrogen storage and indigenous production in N. Ireland" was run virtually on 21 October 2022. The webinar received registrations from 118 interested parties. Two presentations were delivered: (i) Dr Lui Terry, Bristol University 'Improving hydrogen storage, by forming condensed phases at higher temperatures' and (ii) Joe Livingstone, Queen's University Belfast 'Producing indigenous Hydrogen for the Northern Ireland bus fleet".
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Webinar: Hydrogen storage and transport acceleration 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact A webinar entitled "Hydrogen storage and transport acceleration" was run virtually on 29 April 2022. The webinar received registrations from 181 interested parties. Two presentations were delivered: (i) Prof Gavin Walker, University of Nottingham 'Metal Hyrdrides for Transport Applications' and (ii) Fiona Landy, Hydrogen Accelerator 'Accelerating hydrogen transportation'.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Webinar: Hydrogen transport policy and economics 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact A webinar entitled "Hydrogen transport policy and economics" was run virtually on 19 September 2021. The webinar received registrations from 244 interested parties. Two presentations were delivered: (i) Professor Robert Steinberger-Wilckens, University of Birmingham and (ii) - Dr Bob Moran, DfT.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Webinar: Hydrogen transport standards and applications 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact A webinar entitled "A webinar entitled "Compact and Lightweight Hydrogen Energy Conversion Devices" was run virtually on 17 June 2022. The webinar received registrations from 125 interested parties. Two presentations were delivered: (i) Dr Stuart Hillmansen, University of Birmingham 'Impact of Hydrogen Standards on the UK Transportation System (iHYLAST)' and (ii) Dr Tamer Kamel, University of Birmingham 'Development of a smart hybrid drive system with advanced hydrogen refuelling logistics for railway applications".
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Webinar: Hydrogen uses within rail 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact A webinar entitled "Hydrogen uses within rail" was run virtually on 26 November 2021. The webinar received registrations from 160 interested parties. Two presentations were delivered: (i) Steven Hart, Network Rail 'Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy (TDNS)' and (ii) Paul Baines, Siemens Mobility 'H2 Goes Rail: A collaboration between Siemens and Deutsche Bahn'.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Webinar: Hydrogen, buses and sustainable mobility 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact A webinar entitled "Hydrogen, buses and sustainable mobility " was run virtually on 20 January 2022. The webinar received registrations from 182 attendees. Two presentations were delivered: (i) Tom Greenshields, Wrightbus and (ii) Carin Biegnole, Conversion Consultants.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Webinar: Interim findings from hydrogen research 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact A webinar entitled "Interim findings from hydrogen research " was run virtually on 25 February 2022. The webinar received registrations from 175 attendees. Two presentations were delivered: (i) Dr Eni Oko, University of Hull and (ii) Dr Stathis Tingas, Edinburgh Napier University,
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Webinar: Launch of European Hydrogen Backbone Initiative 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact The webinar was run virtually on 17th July 2020. As the PI of Network-H2, Professor Tony Roskilly was invited to attend and present voices from the UK during open discussion sessions.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
 
Description Webinar: Multi-modal transport, logistics and autonomy 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact A webinar entitled "Multi-modal transport, logistics and autonomy" was run virtually on 21 May 2021. The webinar received registrations from 200 attendees. Two presentations were delivered: (i) - David Yorke, Ballard Power Systems Europe 'The operational and maintenance challenges of hydrogen freight and bus transportation' and (ii) Kristina Fløche Juelsgaard, Ballard Power Systems Europe 'Marine sector and hydrogen fuel cells'.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Webinar: Pathways to Sustainable Production and Distribution 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact A webinar entitled "Pathways to Sustainable Production and Distribution" was run virtually on 29th November 2021. It received registrations from 182 attendees. Two oral presentations were delivered: (i) "Sustainable pathways to hydrogen production and distribution" by Professor Robert Steinberger-Wilckens of University of Birmingham, UK; and (ii) "Sustainable pathways to hydrogen production and distribution" by Beth Dawson of Fuel Cell Systems, UK.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk/publications/
 
Description Webinar: Pathways to sustainable hydrogen production and supply 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact A webinar entitled "Pathways to sustainable hydrogen production and supply" was run virtually on 17 December 2021. The webinar received registrations from 204 interested parties. Two presentations were delivered: (i) Dr Sheila Samsatli, University of Bath 'Whole-system hydrogen value chain optimisation' and (ii) Jorge Aguerrevere, Siemens Energy and Chemicals Business Unit 'The application of advanced model-based design of electrolyzer systems to cope with the intermittent and uncertain nature of green hydrogen production at large scales'
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Webinar: Techno-economic feasibility and hydrogen refuelling 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact A webinar entitled "Techno-economic feasibility and hydrogen refuelling" was run virtually on 20 May 2022. The webinar received registrations from 167 interested parties. Two presentations were delivered: (i) Dr Ramin Raaesi, University of Kent 'Economic Feasibility of Hydrogen Fuelled Transportation' and (ii) Dr Christa Searle, Heriot-Watt University 'Analysis of a Strategic Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure'.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Webinar: The Whole Transport System 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact A webinar entitled "The Whole Transport System" was run on the 16th, October 2020. The webinar received registrations from 92 attendees, in total. Two presentations were delivered: (i) "The whole transport/hydrogen system" by Joe Stevenson, Arcola Energy, UK; and (ii) "Hydrogen supply chains from an environmental point of view" by Dr Christina Wulf of Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2020
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk/publications/
 
Description Workshop: "Flexibility Funding Research Workshop" 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact On 13/04/2022 a "Flexibility Funding Research Workshop" was held which was a knowledge sharing opportunity for the researchers funded from our 4 Flexibility Funding calls. This online workshop featured presentations from 6 of the projects followed by a facilitated discussion around the research gaps and next steps.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Workshop: Clean Tyne Shipping Corridor Advisory Group 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact Network-H2 was represented at the Clean Tyne Shipping Corridor Advisory Group Workshop, at the Port of Tyne on 14 February 2023. In attendance were Rachel Simpson (Project Manager for Network-H2), Prof Tony Roskilly (PI) and Dr Janie Ling-Chin (Researcher Co-investigator). The workshop to seek advice and expertise from key stakeholders to help shape the project.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Workshop: Decarbonising the Maritime Sector 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact Network-H2 held a Decarbonising the Maritime Sector workshop at the International Chamber of Shipping on 8 March 2023. 50 key stakeholders from the sector took part in a series of workshop to explore the challenges facing the sector in the drive to net-zero.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Workshop: DfT Future of SHORE Event) 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact Via Prof Tony Roskilly, Network-H2 was represented at DfT's Future of SHORE Event in London on 24 January 2023.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Workshop: Energy Catalyst Hydrogen Working Group 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach Regional
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact Prof Tony Roskilly presented the work of Network-H2 at the North East Energy Catalyst Hydrogen Working Group event on 12 January 2023. The workshop aimed to provide an overview of current North East focused Green Hydrogen activities. Academia, industry transport and utility sectors, each presented their own unique perspective of this emerging sector, with the aim of mobilising green hydrogen project delivery across the North East region.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
 
Description Workshop: Hydrogen and Rail 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Policymakers/politicians
Results and Impact On 26/11/2021 the Network held a virtual "Hydrogen and Rail" workshop involving key stakeholders from the sector to explore the challenges and possible solutions to advance the deployment of hydrogen as a viable alternative to diesel for rail applications. The event was structured around 3 key areas:
• Retrofitting: Technical viability and cost
• Infrastructure: needs and transition challenges
• Policy and regulatory framework needs.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2021
URL https://www.net-zero-research.co.uk
 
Description Workshops: UK-HYRES 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact Network-H2 was represented at 2 UK-HYRES workshops. (i) Alternative Carriers workshop on 27 July 2022 and (ii) Reflections and Plans workshop on 15 September 2022
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2022