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NEWS

28 / 04 / 2025

HI-ACT Webinar: ‘Hydrogen Supply Chain: The UK’s Capabilities, Readiness, and Strategic Challenges,’

On the 25th March 2025, HI-ACT hosted its first of a new webinar series on hydrogen- related topics delivered by…

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25 / 03 / 2025

Building Competitive Hydrogen Supply Chains – Coventry 18th March

The Hydrogen Innovation Initiative (HII) prepared networking opportunities and pitches from emerging hydrogen technology developers. I had the opportunity to…

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18 / 03 / 2025

HI-ACT and UK-HyRES visit Berlin

Recently representatives from HI-ACT (Hydrogen Integration for Accelerated Energy Transitions) and UK-HyRES had the privilege of joining a UK delegation…

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26 / 02 / 2025

Strengthening the UK Hydrogen Supply Chain: Insights from Our Latest Research

Authors: Dr Hamed Kalantari, Dr Sube Singh, and Professor Alok Choudhary The UK is making rapid progress toward its 2050…

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26 / 02 / 2025

Impact of electrification on South Wales regional grid and the mitigating role of hydrogen

Shuai Yao, Modassar Chaudry Cardiff University HI-ACT is developing a set of Hydrogen and Alternative Liquid Fuels (HALF) Use Cases…

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26 / 02 / 2025

Towards Shaping Inclusive Hydrogen Futures: Digital Engagements for Just Energy Transitions

By Mela Bettega and Clara Crivellaro As the world moves toward net-zero futures, the role of hydrogen in the energy…

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EVENTS

Past Event

HI ACT Webinar : Integration of energy storage and hydrogen infrastructures in future energy systems

The webinar on “Integration of energy storage and hydrogen infrastructures in future energy systems” was a first webinar event…

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HI-ACT webinar: Spatial considerations of Hydrogen and CCUS in modelling

HI-ACT webinar: Spatial considerations of Hydrogen and CCUS in modelling We would like to thank everyone for attending the shared…

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Joint Launch of the EPSRC Hydrogen hubs: HI-ACT & UK HyRes

Joint EPSRC Hydrogen Hubs Launch HI-ACT and our sister hub UK Hy-Res recently came together for a joint launch event…

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External

Prof Sara Walker to give keynote speech at the World Fuel Cell Conference 2023.

Prof Sara Walker to give keynote speech at the World Fuel Cell Conference 2023, entitled “Hydrogen integration into energy systems:…

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Webinar

HI-ACT Webinar: Low carbon cost effective hydrogen solutions

HI-ACT Webinar: Low carbon cost effective hydrogen solutions Last month, HI-ACT hosted the Low Carbon cost effective hydrogen solutions…

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HI-ACT Online Workshop: The hydrogen – water – environment – energy nexus, 4th May 2023

In the transition to a hydrogen economy, there are many whole system challenges that must be overcome that requires a multi-vector and disciplined approach

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Publications

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29 / 04 / 2025

Cryogenic energy assisted power generation utilizing low flammability refrigerants

Authors: Farrukh S, Wu D, Taskin A, Dearn K Name of Journal: Energy Abstract: Cryogenic carbon-neutral fuels are potential alternatives…

29 / 04 / 2025

Near-field jet characteristics of a single-hole medium-/low-pressure hydrogen injector

Authors: Zhang G, Zhang Y, Shi P, Chen P, Schneider L, Xu H, Wu D Name of Journal: Energy Abstract:…

29 / 04 / 2025

Addressing electricity transmission network congestions using battery energy storage systems – a case study of great Britain

Authors: Shafiekhani M, Meysam Qadrdan Name of Journal: Applied Science Abstract: The UK has set an objective of achieving a…

15 / 04 / 2025

Operational implications of transporting hydrogen via a high-pressure gas network

Authors: Azimipoor A, Zhang T, Qadrdan M, Jenkins N Name of Journal: Energy Conversion and Management Abstract: Transporting…

17 / 05 / 2024

Towards 2050 net zero carbon infrastructure

Authors: Royapoor, Mohammad; Allahham, Adib; Hosseini, Seyed Hamid Reza; Rufa’I, Nabila Ahmed; Walker, Sara Louise Abstract: One of the…

2 / 05 / 2024

A Review of the Role of Hydrogen in the Heat Decarbonization of Future Energy Systems: Insights and Perspectives

Authors: Hossein Ameli, Goran Strbac, Danny Pudjianto, Mohammad Taghi Ameli Abstract: Hydrogen is an emerging technology changing the context of…

The HI-ACT Team

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Professor Sara Walker

Newcastle University

Professor Walker is the lead for HI-ACT. She is also the Work Package lead for consortium building. She is Director for the National Centre for Energy Systems Integration, Deputy Director of the Supergen Energy Networks Hub and Deputy Director of the Active Building Centre. Her work is on systems integration, and the role of built environment in particular.

Professor Jianzhong Wu

Cardiff University

Professor Wu is a Co-Investigator for HI-ACT. Professor Wu is leading the Work Package on expertise mapping. He is also a theme lead for the UK Energy Research Centre, and Work Package lead for the Supergen Energy Networks Hub. His work is around network integration modelling and optimisation.

Professor David Flynn

Glasgow University

Professor Flynn is also a Co-Investigator for HI-ACT, and he leads the Work Package on engagement. Professor Flynn is a Work Package leader for the National Centre for Energy Systems Integration, and the academic lead for ReFLEX, which is the Orkney future energy systems demonstrator. His work is around digitalisation of energy systems.

Dr Jamie Blanche

Glasgow University

Dr Blanche is a research associate for HI-ACT working on stakeholder engagement. Recently working with the Offshore Robotics for Certification of Assets (ORCA) Hub, Dr. Blanche specialises in non-destructive sensor integration for the offshore energy sector and energy systems analysis.

Professor Sara Walker

Newcastle University

Professor Walker is the lead for HI-ACT. She is also the Work Package lead for consortium building. She is Director for the National Centre for Energy Systems Integration, Deputy Director of the Supergen Energy Networks Hub and Deputy Director of the Active Building Centre. Her work is on systems integration, and the role of built environment in particular.

Professor Jianzhong Wu

Cardiff University

Professor Wu is a Co-Investigator for HI-ACT. Professor Wu is leading the Work Package on expertise mapping. He is also a theme lead for the UK Energy Research Centre, and Work Package lead for the Supergen Energy Networks Hub. His work is around network integration modelling and optimisation.

Professor David Flynn

Glasgow University

Professor Flynn is also a Co-Investigator for HI-ACT, and he leads the Work Package on engagement. Professor Flynn is a Work Package leader for the National Centre for Energy Systems Integration, and the academic lead for ReFLEX, which is the Orkney future energy systems demonstrator. His work is around digitalisation of energy systems.

Dr Jamie Blanche

Glasgow University

Dr Blanche is a research associate for HI-ACT working on stakeholder engagement. Recently working with the Offshore Robotics for Certification of Assets (ORCA) Hub, Dr. Blanche specialises in non-destructive sensor integration for the offshore energy sector and energy systems analysis.

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