Whilst the University planned and secured funding for the Centre, UPS Systems supplied and installed a 10kW hydrogen fuel cell along with inverters and a bespoke controller unit, to power parts of the Centre and its associated facilities.

The fuel cell installation at the Hydrogen Centre was the first of its kind in the UK, showcasing a process that uses stored green energy. It demonstrates the use of carbon-neutral energy for both stationary and transportation applications.

“The Hydrogen Centre deserves its place in the finals because it sets a precedent for future projects by demonstrating how fuel cell technology can reduce our dependence on oil and allow us to be independent of the National Grid. We have created a truly green energy source that will change the way we look at power generation,” said Tom Sperrey, Managing Director at UPS Systems.

Professor Alan Guwy of the University of Glamorgan commented, “It is fantastic to have been shortlisted for this prestigious award and to gain recognition for the Hydrogen Centre. The work undertaken at the Centre is truly innovative, bringing us one step closer to the reality of a hydrogen economy.”

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