Green deal for ITM Power

CLEAN fuel company ITM Power is to explore green electricity tariffs for hydrogen production at its refuelling stations across the UK through a collaboration with Good Energy.

The company has a number of strategies for sourcing low carbon electricity for the operation of its hydrogen refuelling stations, which includes direct coupling to renewable power generation, grid balancing to access renewable energy and renewable energy contracts.

ITM Power and Good Energy will explore the provision of renewable energy contracts and direct coupling to renewable power generation in their portfolio for the production of hydrogen fuel across the UK.

ITM Power chief executive Dr Graham Cooley said: “Utilising surplus renewable energy lies at the heart of the proposition for hydrogen as a clean fuel.  We look forward to exploring options for direct renewable energy contracts through collaboration with Good Energy.”

Juliet Davenport, Good Energy founder and chief executive, added: “At Good Energy we’re proud to be working with ITM Power on this cutting-edge technology which can play a big part in the energy future of the world.
“The opportunities to work with ITM power to see how we can integrate the transport, heat and electricity market are really exciting, and we think we are a great fit to supply zero carbon renewable electricity for this inspiring venture.”