Strengths of Scotland's fuel cell industry

Scotland has quickly become a major player in the fuel cell energy sector with a number of key strengths to attract investors.

The Scottish Government has committed to the renewable energy sector announcing a target of generating the equivalent of 100 per cent of Scotland's own electricity demand from renewable resources by 2020.

The Hydrogen Energy Group predict that the potential for growth in fuel cell energy means that:

  • 20 percent of Scotland’s homes will use fuel cell based heat and power systems by 2020, a 10 eW per annum increase
  • Employment in the sector will increase to 10,000 employees by 2020

Scotland has led the world in the development of renewable energy solution and your fuel cell company can benefit from all the opportunities this brings at all levels of our established energy supply chain.

Supporting Scotland’s fuel cell sector

Scotland’s fuel cell sector benefits from a strong support network that can provide your company with the knowledge you need to realise the potential of your investment.

Organisations supporting the fuel cell industry include:

  • Hydrogen Energy Group (HEG) – sub group of Forum for Renewable Energy Development in Scotland (FREDS) reporting on potential of hydrogen and fuel cell technology and supporting public and private sectors
  • Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (SHFCA) - promotes and develops Scottish expertise in fuel cells and hydrogen technologies through partnership working across all industry stakeholders in the public, private and academic sectors

We can provide help and support for your company investing in Scotland's fuel cell sector. Our expertise can help Scottish companies explore international markets and help other companies make a successful investment in Scotland.

Investment in Scotland's fuel cell energy sector