UK models hydrogen drive on offshore wind to reduce emissions


The UK is looking to adopt hydrogen as a cleaner energy source, though its use to heat homes could prove to be a expensive. — REUTERS

Hydrogen could be vital to UK efforts to eliminate greenhouse gases by changing the way vehicles are fueled, factories are powered and homes are heated, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said.

Kwarteng on Tuesday unveiled a strategy that aims to unlock 4bil pounds (RM23.43bil) of investment in hydrogen production by 2030, supporting 9,000 jobs. Ministers are planning to use similar incentives to those that helped boost offshore wind production.

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