Green Hydrogen for Business
Explore the potential of renewable hydrogen production, industrial decarbonisation and integrated energy systems as part of your long-term commercial energy strategy.
Discuss Your Energy RequirementsA New Opportunity for Industrial Energy
Green hydrogen has the potential to support the decarbonisation of industrial activities that are difficult to electrify directly.
Green hydrogen is produced using electricity from renewable sources to split water into hydrogen and oxygen through a process known as electrolysis.
Unlike conventional hydrogen production from unabated fossil fuels, renewable hydrogen can offer a lower-emissions alternative when the electricity supply and production process meet the relevant sustainability requirements.
Commercial deployment is developing, but project economics, infrastructure, energy requirements and hydrogen demand remain important considerations.
Olympus Power is exploring how hydrogen technologies could complement commercial renewable energy systems and wider decarbonisation strategies as the market develops.
From Renewable Electricity to Green Hydrogen
Hydrogen electrolysis connects renewable electricity generation with the production of a versatile energy carrier.
Renewable Electricity
Electricity generated from sources such as solar PV and wind can supply the power required for hydrogen production, subject to system design and supply arrangements.
Water Electrolysis
An electrolyser uses electricity to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen. The process requires appropriate water treatment, electrical infrastructure and operational controls.
Storage & Industrial Use
Produced hydrogen can be stored, transported or supplied to suitable industrial applications, subject to safety, infrastructure and commercial requirements.
Where Green Hydrogen Could Make a Difference
Renewable hydrogen is most relevant where it can address a specific operational need and provide value beyond direct electrification.
Industrial Processes
Green hydrogen could help reduce emissions in selected manufacturing processes, chemical production and other industrial activities that currently rely on fossil-based hydrogen or fuels.
Hydrogen Production from Renewables
Electrolysers can potentially utilise suitable renewable electricity supplies, creating opportunities to integrate hydrogen production with solar, wind and other energy infrastructure.
Long-Duration Energy Storage
Hydrogen can store energy for extended periods before being used as a fuel or converted back into electricity. Conversion losses and infrastructure costs must be considered against alternative technologies.
Hydrogen Hubs & Commercial Sites
Industrial clusters and commercial sites with suitable demand may offer opportunities for coordinated hydrogen production, supply and infrastructure development as the UK market matures.
Future Energy Technology Needs Practical Planning
Hydrogen should be considered as part of a wider energy strategy, not as a universal replacement for electricity.
The commercial case for green hydrogen depends on electricity prices, production costs, demand, infrastructure, storage requirements and the intended application.
Olympus Power’s Energy Concierge approach places business requirements first, helping organisations consider emerging technologies alongside established renewable energy and efficiency solutions.
Our current focus is on understanding opportunities for future integration rather than presenting hydrogen as an immediately available solution for every site.
Understand
Review energy demand, existing infrastructure and long-term decarbonisation objectives.
Assess
Consider the potential suitability of hydrogen alongside electrification, energy efficiency and other technologies.
Plan
Identify relevant infrastructure, technical dependencies and commercial considerations for future investment.
Futureproof
Consider how today’s energy decisions can support future technology integration as the hydrogen market develops.
Understanding Green Hydrogen
Answers to common questions about renewable hydrogen production and commercial applications in the UK.
What is green hydrogen?
Green hydrogen is generally understood as hydrogen produced through water electrolysis using renewable electricity. Its emissions performance depends on the production pathway and electricity supply. UK projects must consider applicable emissions and sustainability standards.
How is green hydrogen produced?
Green hydrogen is produced using an electrolyser that separates water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity. When powered by suitable renewable electricity, this process can produce hydrogen with substantially lower associated emissions than conventional fossil-based production.
Is green hydrogen commercially viable in the UK?
Commercial viability depends on the application, electricity supply, equipment costs, infrastructure and demand. Some projects are progressing, particularly in industrial applications, but green hydrogen generally remains more expensive than conventional fossil-based hydrogen.
Can solar PV be used to produce hydrogen?
Yes. Electricity from solar PV can supply an electrolyser as part of a suitably designed system. The feasibility depends on generation availability, electrolyser operating requirements, storage and the commercial model.
Is hydrogen better than battery storage?
They serve different purposes. Battery storage is generally more energy-efficient for short-duration electricity storage and daily cycling. Hydrogen may have potential in longer-duration storage and industrial applications where direct electrification is less practical.
Can hydrogen help businesses reduce carbon emissions?
Potentially, particularly where low-emissions hydrogen replaces conventional hydrogen or fossil fuels in suitable industrial processes. Actual emissions reductions depend on how the hydrogen is produced, transported and used.
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