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Case study
HYHY
Hybrid-Hydrogen (HyHy)
We’re looking for solutions to decarbonise heat for homes. We want to integrate all available renewable energy, innovate with heat technology and prepare our networks to become low carbon gas grids.
The HyHy project examined how hydrogen and hybrids could decarbonise the heating of a city sooner and more effectively than alternatives.
Need
This study sets out an achievable path to net zero which keeps disruption to communities and cost to customers as low as possible.
FACT FILE
• Before conversion to natural gas began in 1967, the gas network was used to transport a manufactured gas, commonly referred to as towns gas. Hydrogen was the majority component.
• Our study has opened the door to the possibility of local hydrogen supply – by demonstrating that an economic balance of flexible hydrogen production with critical storage is now a viable option for coastal towns and cities like Cardiff around GB and beyond.
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