The Scottish Government has today renewed its pledges to support the hydrogen industry – a move welcomed by Ryse Hydrogen boss Jo Bamford.
In response to a report from its Advisory Group on Economic Recovery, the Scottish Government has recommitted to publishing its Hydrogen Policy Statement and action plan later this year.
It also said it expects to see hydrogen projects come forward from its Energy Transition Fund initiative.
Bamford, who in April revealed plans for a 3,000-strong hydrogen bus fleet in the UK, said, “The Scottish Government has shown strong, global-leadership on hydrogen, and it is great to see the renewal of this commitment and ambition in its response to the Advisory Group on the Economic Recovery report.”
“Without doubt, taking steps to unlock Scotland’s hydrogen economy will create new jobs today and many more over future years.”
“Later this year Wrightbus will introduce a fleet of world-first hydrogen double decker buses in Aberdeen, and Ryse Hydrogen have plans to build green hydrogen production facilities in Aberdeen and Glasgow.”
“It is essential that strong partnerships exist between the Government, local authorities and business to unlock investments like these, so we also welcome the Scottish Government’s plans to establish ‘Green Business Champions’.”
Ryse Hydrogen has already pledged to work with the Scottish Government and local authorities to make Aberdeen a world leader in hydrogen with the creation of a hydrogen hub.
