FUELLING REGIONAL GROWTH:
Hydrogen REPORT
Explore the green hydrogen opportunity for business and innovation.
South West England and South Wales are at the forefront of the UK’s clean energy transition, and green hydrogen is central to that future.
Our new ‘South Wales and South West England Hydrogen Economy Report’ sets out what this means for SMEs, investors and policymakers across the region, and why now is the time to engage.
With the UK green hydrogen market forecast to be worth £30-£90 billion by 2050 (Optimat Wood, 2022), the opportunities arising are significant. For regions with strong industrial heritage, port infrastructure, renewable energy assets and research excellence, the potential is even greater.
Download the full report to explore the market, policy landscape and practical next steps.
GW-SHIFT Seminar Series:
Insights from the Hydrogen Economy Report
13 March, 12:00 - 13:00, Online
Join us to launch and discuss the report as part of the GW-SHIFT Seminar Series, in partnership with SETsquared.
During the session, Dr Laura Norris-Webster will present the key findings of the report, including:
Supply chain opportunities for SMEs
Government policy and funding mechanisms
The socioeconomic value of regional hydrogen projects
Chaired by Karen Brooks, Deputy Director of GW-SHIFT, the discussion brings together regional stakeholders to examine how businesses can position themselves within the hydrogen economy.
Why this matters for our region
Across South West England and South Wales, hydrogen is already moving from strategy to delivery.
Major organisational projects and developments in ports and industrial clusters are building the foundations of a regional hydrogen economy. From electrolyser deployment and grid balancing to maritime and heavy industry decarbonisation, the ecosystem is taking shape.
This report highlights:
The most attractive hydrogen supply chain opportunities for SMEs
Where gaps exist in UK capability
What funding and policy support is available
How skills and training provision is evolving
Real-world regional case studies already delivering impact
If you're considering diversification, investment or collaboration, this guide will help you identify where you fit.
