Harnessing green hydrogen

Hydrogen is emerging as a crucial element in the global effort to achieve net zero. Professors Raffaella Ocone and Peter Cummings head the research into the hydrogen economy, which focuses on developing green hydrogen production technologies, improving fuel transportation methods, and advancing storage solutions.

Hydrogen’s versatility makes it a promising renewable energy source across multiple sectors, including industry, transportation, and domestic heating. This theme examines not only the technical challenges associated with hydrogen production and distribution but also the socio-economic implications of its widespread adoption.

Through close collaboration with industry, the research aims to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen technologies, helping to reduce carbon emissions and build a sustainable energy future. This work will play a key role in the global shift towards cleaner energy solutions, with hydrogen at the forefront of the renewable energy landscape.

The Global Research Institute for Net Zero (iNetZ+) at Heriot-Watt University plays a pivotal role in fostering interdisciplinary research that addresses the most pressing environmental and societal challenges of our time. Through its innovative research themes, iNetZ+ encourages collaboration across our school-based institutes, integrating expertise from engineering, social sciences, and the natural sciences. This collaborative approach is further strengthened by partnerships with other global research institutes at Heriot-Watt, ensuring that our collective efforts push the boundaries of sustainable solutions for a net-zero future.