Mon, 12 August, 2024
TWI has become a partner of the Hydrogen Innovation Initiative (HII), a collaborative consortium of industry leaders, government, and academia, supported by Innovate UK and dedicated to creating a globally competitive and investable hydrogen technology and services sector in the UK.
We will bring our technical knowledge of materials and joining technologies to help drive innovation within the hydrogen economy.
Dr Gareth Williams, Director for the Hydrogen Innovation Initiative said, “We are delighted to welcome TWI as our newest strategic partner. Their focus on testing of hydrogen on metals and other materials will be invaluable as we work towards realising our vision of UK technology powering the global hydrogen economy - transforming UK industry into a net zero powerhouse.”
TWI Group Manager for Strategic Programmes, Alec Gunner said, “For us, this partnership represents a significant opportunity to collaborate with other leading organisations within HII, sharing insights and technological advancements across industries. The work that HII is undertaking to establish a resilient hydrogen technology supply chain is directly aligned with our mission to support industrial innovation and sustainability.”
The Hydrogen Innovation Initiative is in the process of creating its ‘Case for Action,’ an industry led plan for the UK to capitalise on the opportunities available in the global hydrogen technology market. It is using sector body and regional roundtables, surveys, interviews and economic analysis to develop recommended actions, benefit statements and industry commitment.
About the Hydrogen Innovation Initiative
HII is a trusted group of organisations bringing together industry, government, and academia to create an investible, globally competitive hydrogen technology and services sector in the UK. Their vision is for UK technology powering the global hydrogen economy - transforming UK industry into a net zero powerhouse.
They are supporting UK companies in bringing innovative products and services to market that will be an integral part of the fast-growing global hydrogen economy.
By helping improve export prospects and upskilling the workforce HII can help future-proof the UK’s domestic hydrogen supply chains, allowing UK businesses to compete in the global hydrogen economy.
HII partners include Advanced Propulsion Centre UK, Aerospace Technology Institute, Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult, Connected Places Catapult, Digital Catapult, Energy Systems Catapult, Glass Futures, High Value Manufacturing Catapult, National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Net Zero Technology Centre, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, Satellite Applications Catapult, and now, TWI.