Staffordshire (Keele University location)

Gas distribution and network operator

Hydrogen blending trial with natural gas

Gas testing and certification

Keele University is developing a multi-energy-vector smart energy network demonstrator where new energy-efficient technologies can be researched, developed, and tested.

Injecting hydrogen into existing natural gas networks, allowing for a gradual transition to cleaner energy sources without immediate infrastructure overhauls.

A device used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis. Bloom Energy produces solid-oxide electrolyzers.

A trial project to inject hydrogen into an existing natural gas network at Keele University, blending up to 20% hydrogen (by volume) with natural gas to test whether this approach can reduce carbon emissions from heat without requiring customers to change appliances or behavior.

Electrolysis equipment manufactured at the innovation center for producing green hydrogen from renewable energy.