EPSRC - Supply Chain Research Applied to Clean Hydrogen (SCRATCH)

Advantage West Midlands (AWM) Fuel Cell Supply Chain

 

It is predicted by 2050, Hydrogen and Fuel Cells technologies will have an important impact in the UK a multi-million pound market!

SCRATCH is an EPSRC funded Hydrogen and Fuel Cells programme benefiting from local capital investment (Advantage West Midlands - AWM) involving Engineers, Scientists and Economists both from Industry and Academia to:

  • Develop the Science, Technology and Supply Chain for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell

  • Generate new technologies, employment, growth, a wealthy hydrogen and Fuel Cells economy and international reputation

This project is run by The University of Birmingham and is led by the Fuel cell Group based in Chemical Engineering.

 

The SCRATCH and AWM CHP (Combined Heat and Power) & hydrogen fuel cell vehicle projects are aimed at the future hydrogen (H2) and fuel cell (FC) economy which many analysts believe will be dominating the energy structure of Britain by 2050 as a result of the high efficiencies, zero emissions and easy conversions which can be attained with hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. Manufacturing industry outside the chemicals sector also recognises early markets for the H2&FC economy. Large Plcs are running major projects on components and devices for the H2&FC economy, while many SMEs are making the parts or components which are required in the engineering systems such as CHP generators and vehicle systems, fuel cell catalysts and materials, hydrogen stores and gas turbine hybrids which are at the forefront of this technology.

 

 

The aim of this project is to study and implement the supply chain for the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell systems in collaboration with West Midlands suppliers. The project is currently formalising a consortium which will work together to build and extend the supply chain in our region. We will focus on innovative systems and on the way these can spread to automotive and domestic applications.

   

New experience in this emerging technologyThe University of Birmingham is currently seeking suppliers either manufacturers or distributors SMEs related to Engineering, Chemical, Materials involved in the Automotive or the Energy markets Participating in this exciting programme, SMEs will greatly benefit by gaining:

  • Significant commercial potential

  • New experience in an emerging technology

  • FREE consultancy hours (either on a one-to-one basis or as 5-day project)

  • FREE advertising of the SME on wm-scratch.info as potential supplier in the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Supply Chain

A list of suppliers can be found in the suppliers section.

If you would like to join the project, Please send us an email

 

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