Hydrogen Scotland

EU Legislative Interests

Hydrogen Scotland has particular interest in legislative proposals or policies which can support the deployment of hydrogen and/or fuel cell technologies as part of the transition to a low carbon energy system and reduce the threat of damaging climate change. Hydrogen Scotland follows policies on environment, energy, and transport. Hydrogen Scotland also has a focus on safety, wellbeing, and achieving the Just Transition to a low carbon economy.

Communication Activities

Hydrogen Scotland holds regular member events which are mostly open to non-members and are typically free to attend. These events are webinars and in-person events. Since 2009 Hydrogen Scotland has held an annual in-person conference (online in 2020 and 2021). Hydrogen Scoltand supports wider communications about the benefits of hydrogen and fuel cells at industry conferences and technical seminars, as well as public events.

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

Hydrogen Scotland is not a formal member of any associations but is involved in a number of networks and has established Memoranda of Understanding with over 40 other associations and trade bodies. Hydrogen Scotland Associate Member Directory: https://www.hydrogenscotland.com/associate-members/ Hydrogen Scotland has established links with many other hydrogen trade associations and organisations who have aligned objectives and activities. Hydrogen Scotland shares relevant information and experiences with our Associate members to promote cooperation and exchange of best practice in the fields of business, R&D, and policy across the wider membership of our organisations. Topics include skills development, safety, planning and implementation of national and regional hydrogen strategies, and on accelerating the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy.

Organisation Members

Hydrogen Scotland has over 200 members: https://www.hydrogenscotland.com/member-directory/ Hydrogen Scotland membership is open to all-comers from across Scotland, UK, and internationally. Hydrogen Scotland brings together a unique network of hydrogen expertise with energy companies, hydrogen design & engineering consultants, specialist support & advice, academic institutions, research and development bodies, city and local authorities, and our regional enterprise agencies involved in growing Scotland’s hydrogen economy.

Additional Information

Hydrogen Scotland (SHFCA) was a partner in the Horizon 2020 BIG HIT project, which ran from May 2016 until April 2022 and was supported by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership (previously the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking 2), an EU public-private partnership.