GreenPower has gained planning approval for a green hydrogen production and distribution centre on the west coast of Scotland.
The project will be located at the Glenshellach Industrial Estate in Oban, Argyll and Bute and could potentially be online by the end of 2025.
GreenPower, developer and operator of the 46MW Carraig Gheal wind farm near Oban, aims to supply hydrogen produced by electrolysis of water and powered by renewable energy.
The Argyll Hydrogen Hub has the potential to enable the transition away from fossil-fuels to zero-carbon fuels for ferries, HGVs, buses, trains, industrial processes and heating in the region.
GreenPower is also considering the potential for hydrogen production at its other energy generation sites, including at the proposed Barachander wind farm, the sister project to Carraig Gheal.
Paul Minto, Director of Green Hydrogen at GreenPower, said: “It is an exciting time for the new hydrogen market in UK and with this planning consent for the Argyll Hydrogen Hub we are putting Oban and the region on the UK green hydrogen map.
“Green hydrogen is an important zero-carbon fuel that can help meet climate obligations while delivering sustainable fuel for a wide range of purposes.
“We expect our green hydrogen facility to begin production by the end of 2025, and we welcome all potential users to contact us to discuss supply options.”
Rob Forrest, GreenPower CEO said: “As a company rooted in Scotland we already have renewable energy facilities in Argyll, and we are delighted with this approval which means we can take further steps in the region to create clean, green jobs and more economic development.
“We can see a future where all heavy road transport and shipping is powered by green hydrogen, and where any industry using heating oils or gas can switch fuels to run on environmentally friendly green hydrogen.”