Wind meets Gas 2024

3–4 Oct 2024 | Groningen, Netherlands

Thursday, 3 October 2024 | 13:30 - 15:30

E: The Future of hydrogen heating for residential areas

Format:In-personLocation:Martinikerk - de KapelTrack:Parallel session
21 participants

Join us for an in-depth exploration of hydrogen heating's future, with a focus on Europe's growing hydrogen home trials. This session will spotlight initiatives in the UK and the Netherlands, highlighting the critical factors shaping the hydrogen transition. Key themes include customer acceptance, safety integrity, funding challenges, and the vital role of government support for these ambitious trials. We’ll also compare approaches across the UK and Europe, examining areas of collaboration and divergence.

Speakers and Presentations:

  • Simon Joyce will present on SGN's groundbreaking H100 Fife trial, where a green hydrogen project will supply 300 homes in Fife, Scotland. (20 mins)

  • Kees Boer will share insights from the hydrogen trial in Hoogeveen, Netherlands. (20 mins)

  • Albert Vandermolen will discuss the Haringvliet hydrogen project. (20 mins)

The session will conclude with a 30-minute panel discussion, allowing the speakers to engage with audience questions and explore the broader implications for hydrogen adoption across Europe.

This event offers a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities of hydrogen as a sustainable heating solution.