Carlton Power Invests in Renewable Hydrogen

Carlton Power, which specializes in energy infrastructure, obtains the construction permit for its renewable hydrogen plant.

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Carlton Power, which specializes in energy infrastructure, obtains the construction permit for its renewable hydrogen plant. Located in Greater Manchester, it is the largest permitted renewable hydrogen project in the UK. It is a project that accelerates the energy transition and supports the country’s employment.

A daring project

Carlton Power’s £300 million project is now the largest licensed renewable hydrogen project in the UK. The planning permission, issued by the local authority, marks a key milestone in the development of Trafford Green Hydrogen. Supported by Carlton Power, this project aims to accelerate the region’s energy transition.

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester says:

“The development of the Trafford Green Hydrogen project, which is part of the Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park, will provide an incentive for industry and transport operators in the Greater Manchester area to accelerate their green hydrogen projects and meet their net carbon reduction targets.”

The project is located in Carlton Power’s Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park. In addition, the plant will produce and store large-scale renewable hydrogen.

Government support

Carlton Power wants to stimulate investment in new energy infrastructure and support local employment. An opportunity that Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham emphasizes:

“It is also a significant boost to job creation in Greater Manchester and an additional investment in renewable energy generation that will ultimately provide greater energy security.”

The first phase of the project is expected to create 200 construction jobs over a two-year period.

While Carlton Power has just received the green light for construction, the question of public funding has yet to be confirmed. The construction and operation of the project requires support from the government program. In April 2022, London presented its energy plan to produce 10GW of renewable hydrogen locally by 2030.

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