A Strategic Partnership Leveraging Renewable Energy for the Advancement of Hydrogen-Electric Flight within the UK
by DRONELIFE Staff Author Ian J. McNabb
California-based hydrogen engine developer ZeroAvia and UK-based energy company Scottishpower recently announced a partnership designed to develop hydrogen infrastructure at airport locations in pursuit of more zero-emission aviation. Along with exploring supply models and financing, the partnership will even explore additional infrastructure solutions for ZeroAvia inside Scottishpower’s operating area, which currently covers Scotland, North-West England and North Wales.
Scottishpower’s own operations are already 100% renewable, with all of their power coming from UK wind farms. Their power is obtainable to a spread of retail and business consumers as wholly clean energy on green tariffs.
ZeroAvia has established operations in Scotland before via their partnership with EcoJet, in addition to their partnership to explore hydrogen-electric flight with AGS Airports, including Glasgow and Aberdeen. As Scotland’s government increases investment in clean power production and hydrogen power becomes more available across the UK, the 2 corporations see a possibility to maneuver hydrogen infrastructure forward.
Sergey Kiselev, Chief Business Officer at ZeroAvia, said: “With the plethora of existing renewables, and lots of projects planned, Scotland has the prospect to steer the UK in developing clean hydrogen supply. Working with leading energy corporations like ScottishPower will help us overcome fueling infrastructure challenges.”
Peter Jones, Director of ScottishPower’s Green Hydrogen business, said: “Green hydrogen, powered by renewable energy, can play a key role within the decarbonisation of heavy transport. We welcome the chance to support the aviation industry in delivering effective solutions for this vital sector, enabling long run sustainable and cost-effective outcomes for patrons.”
ZeroAvia’s electric airplane engines for as much as 20-seat planes are already undergoing testing in Gloucestershire, with the event of larger engines for as much as 40-80 seat aircraft currently in development.
More details about ZeroAvia is accessible here.
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