Welcome to the Midlands Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Network. 14 th March, 4pm 5pm NEC Birmingham

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1 Welcome to the Midlands Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Network 14 th March, 4pm 5pm NEC Birmingham

2 DR MICHAELA KENDALL CO-FOUNDER, ADELAN VISITING PROFESSOR, BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY (BCU) SNR RESEARCH FELLOW, UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM (UOB) Midlands Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Network 14 th March, 4pm 5pm. Be part of Birmingham and the Midlands becoming a leader in the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen economy and learn how the region can benefit from investments, jobs and profile from this exciting developing sector.

3 Birmingham 2017 Adelan Growth through investment Transformation, modernisation of infrastructure Global connections and influence

4 FCH Central UK: The Need and Opportunity Confluence of environmental, economic, technical, cultural, social imperatives Global energy trilemma: Climate change and urban air pollution, energy security and energy prices as 1.7 bn people newly access electricity by 2030 UK leadership role in policy (e.g. climate change, air quality, science, technology, education, etc.) Manufacturing renaissance in UK (i.e. the Midlands) National energy rethink Developing world requires expert advice, guidance and support to meet Barriers to FCH technologies identified: Cost, knowledge, trust Central hub for national organisations: National Express, National Grid, Network Rail, Highways Agency, CENEX Latent technical network for FCH technology: Intelligent Energy, ITM Power, Johnson Matthey, Adelan, universities Manufacturing and logistics hub in UK for international business: Severn Trent, JLR, British Gas, JCB, etc

5 FCHEA, etc UKHFCA FCH JU2 Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Association Midlands Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Network Hydrogen London Midlands Grouping, Contacts and Governance: Chair: Dr Michaela Kendall; Secretariat: Jacqui Staunton, Tony McNally, TBA Subgroup leader from industry (suggestions); Secretariat (JS) Subgroup leader from industry (suggestions); Secretariat (TM) Subgroup leader from industry (suggestion); Secretariat (MK) Stationary Sector Transport Sector Other Sectors Midlands Stakeholder Groupings: Developers - Funders - Users - Regulators

6 Game-changing FCH awareness in Midlands Leadership: Promote FCH regionally, engage globally Industry led initiative, focus on Midlands economic growth via investment Collaborative network, building on existing conference, linking active/interested individuals Birmingham is a growing city transforming infrastructure - FCH technology is one option Showcase local FCH technology via: Increase number of annual events, 2 + conference Voice FCH interests into Midlands industrial strategy, Midlands Engine, Energy Capital, HS2, UK Catapults, etc Coordinate with other regional, national and international organisations, e.g. Finance event in London, manufacturing event in Midlands, oil and gas event in Scotland, connect to Brussels and overseas (e.g. China) Encourage diversity in networks, recognise innovation as creativity, cluster talent Resources required: Admin staff time to build website, direct enquiries and coordinate portable exhibition Regional facilities for meetings already promised: (e.g. BCC, regional universities)

7 BIRMINGHAM ENERGY COUNCILLOR LISA TRICKETT BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL CABINET MEMBER FOR CLEAN STREETS, RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENT

8 MATTHEW RHODES CHAIR WEST MIDLANDS ENERGY CAPITAL & DIRECTOR GREATER BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL LEP Midlands Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Network. 14 th March, 4pm 5pm. Be part of Birmingham and the Midlands becoming a leader in the Hydrogen economy and learn how the region can benefit from the investment, jobs and profile from this exciting developing sector.

9 THE ROLE OF TFWM MIDLANDS HYDROGEN NETWORK Mike Waters Head of Policy & Strategy, TfWM 14 March 2017

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11 How can a hydrogen network help us? Air Quality and Carbon Footprint Productivity Energy security good for public transport operators Opportunities/Challenges? Large bus fleets large market Recapturing energy wasted in transport Managing freight last mile delivery/linking our network to other regions

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13 Thinking Outside the Box

14 Thinking Outside the Box

15 Mike Waters Head of Policy & Strategy, TfWM

16 PROF JOHN JOSTINS FOUNDER MICROCAB LTD Midlands Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Network. 14 th March, 4pm 5pm. Be part of Birmingham and the Midlands becoming a leader in the Hydrogen economy and learn how the region can benefit from the investment, jobs and profile from this exciting developing sector.

17 Thank you for attending the Midlands Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Network, NEC Birmingham 14 th March, 4pm 5pm