In the UK, Edie reported that Wales & West Utilities (WWU) has launched the next stage of a project to use wastewater to produce low-carbon hydrogen. The utility company is partnering with Cardiff University and manufacturer Hydrostar with the aim of having a prototype electrolyzer ready by March 2025, according to the report. The UK Government is aiming for at least 10GW of low-carbon hydrogen production to come online by the end of the decade, at least half of which should be using electrolyzers powered with renewable electricity, according to the report. Wales & West Utilities (WWU) estimates that the 5GW of ‘green’ hydrogen production capacity would necessitate 8,000 Olympic swimming pools of water every year for purification alone. Matt Hindle, head of net zero & sustainability at WWU, said: “This is an exciting opportunity to build on the work already underway as part of the existing NextGen concept. We see hydrogen playing a significant role in a future energy system, however, there are currently high operational barriers and costs associated with its production.” “By using different water sources – be it wastewater like rainwater, or contaminated water from industry, we can make green hydrogen production more accessible and more affordable,” he added.
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