UK grants £37 million in funding to scale up domestic renewable energy
- Energy Box
- Aug 4, 2022
- 1 min read
The UK has awarded £37 million in funding for innovative biomass projects and hydrogen production.
The latest move comes as the government has accelerated its plan to scale up domestic renewable energy.
As per the authorities, “a total of 12 projects have received a share of £32m funding under Phase 2 of the Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme.”
The winners include a scheme by SeaGrown Limited in Scarborough, Aberystwyth University in Wales and Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute in Belfast.
Similarly, at least 22 companies have won funding in the hydrogen sector under Hydrogen BECCS programme.
It has been informed that these companies will receive £5m of total funding “to help develop innovative technologies to produce hydrogen, such as from organic waste and bacteria.”
Energy Minister, Greg Hands, was quoted in a report, "Accelerating home-grown renewables like biomass is a key part of ending our dependence on expensive and volatile fossil fuels.”
He further mentioned, "This £37m of government investment will support innovation across the UK, boosting jobs whilst ensuring greater energy security for years to come."
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