Scotland announces £10m innovation scheme aimed at hydrogen technology

The Scottish government has announced a £10m innovation scheme to support the development of hydrogen technology. According to the statement, the “Hydrogen Innovation Scheme” will provide capital support to projects that are focused on green hydrogen production, storage and distribution as well as integration of hydrogen supply in existing energy systems. Scotland’s net zero and energy secretary Michael Matheson said, “the Scottish Government is committed to working with the energy sector to establish hydrogen as an important part of a cleaner, greener energy system, supporting a just transition for the industry both home and abroad”. The statement also added that this funding is part of a wider £180m investment by the Scottish government in emerging energy technologies.