This funding opportunity supports UK-registered organisations to collaborate on developing and validating critical technologies for underground hydrogen storage. Projects must address all technical themes relevant to long duration energy storage over 100 hours, aiming for commercial deployment by 2030. Funding ranges from £2.5 million to £5 million per project, with a focus on accelerating innovation in hydrogen storage components and systems within the UK electricity sector.
Eligible applicants include UK-registered businesses, academic institutions, research and technology organisations, charities, not-for-profits, public sector organisations, and local authorities. Projects must be collaborative, UK-based, and start on 1 May 2027, lasting 24 to 30 months.
