UK grid operator calls for clarity on hydrogen demand
Government must deliver demand strategy to match its hydrogen supply target, National Grid says
UK energy system operator National Grid has urged the government to set out a clearer strategy for hydrogen demand to help steer the emerging industry’s development. The government has set a target for the UK to produce 10GW of low-carbon hydrogen by 2030 but needs to set a corresponding demand-side strategy, National Grid says in a new report on reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, titled Future Energy Scenarios 2022. “Clarity is needed as soon as possible on the future role of hydrogen, especially in residential heating as this will support the strategic coordination and whole-energy-system thinking required to meet net zero in a way that is secure, clean, affordable and fair,” National Gr

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