15.3 C
Manchester
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
EducationManchester Metropolitan represents North West in European green project

Manchester Metropolitan represents North West in European green project

The Fuel Cells & Hydrogen and Joint Undertaking, a €1.4billion programme to support research and innovation in green energy across Europe, has published a major international report, with Manchester Metropolitan University representing the entire North West region of England.

The University officially opened the Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre (MFCIC) in September 2018, a £4.1m facility in the heart of the city centre, dedicated to developing new sources of sustainable, emission free energy and making it available to small businesses in the region.

The report, titled ‘Fuel Cells and Hydrogen for Green Energy in European Cities and Regions’, finds that fuel cell and hydrogen technology could create 30 million jobs across Europe, and enhance the continent’s economy by $2,000 billion in annual sales.

A more localised report, published in May 2018, concluded that hydrogen power in the North West of England could boost the regional economy by £1.6bn GBP and create more than 5,000 jobs.

Amer Gaffar, Director of the Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre, said: “We are proud to represent the North West in this significant project that spans Europe, demonstrating that the Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre is at the cutting edge of research and innovation in hydrogen and fuel cell energy.

“There are huge economic, social and environmental benefits to be gained from the deployment of this emission-free energy, and we aim to open up these benefits to as many people as possible, across Greater Manchester, the UK and the rest of the world.

“We’ll do this through working with business and industry on how to harness sustainable hydrogen power, going into schools to teach kids about green energy, and through shaping regional policy.

“The wide-scale adoption of hydrogen and fuel cell technology will generate more jobs, a stronger economy, a healthier environment and better quality of life for everyone.”

Latest

Private E-Prescriptions Surge Amid Lengthy NHS Delays

As NHS waiting lists reach record levels, more people in the UK are choosing private healthcare for quicker, more efficient access — especially when...

CTI Digital appoints new CEO to drive innovation and growth

CTI Digital, the North West-based full-service digital agency, has appointed Chris Burgess as its new Chief Executive Officer to lead its growth strategy and...

Halton Business Leader Wins Entrepreneur of the Year at 2025 Awards

Nick Griffiths, Managing Director and Owner of Industrial Cooling Equipment Ltd (ICE), has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year at the distinguished Halton Business...

Help desks and client portals explained: Choosing the right tool for your customers

The customer is king, so the saying goes. No matter how good the quality of your products or services, it's all for nothing if your...
Subscribe to our newsletter
Business Manchester will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing.
Don't miss

Halton Business Leader Wins Entrepreneur of the Year at 2025 Awards

Nick Griffiths, Managing Director and Owner of Industrial Cooling Equipment Ltd (ICE), has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year at the distinguished Halton Business...

CTI Digital appoints new CEO to drive innovation and growth

CTI Digital, the North West-based full-service digital agency, has appointed Chris Burgess as its new Chief Executive Officer to lead its growth strategy and...

Private E-Prescriptions Surge Amid Lengthy NHS Delays

As NHS waiting lists reach record levels, more people in the UK are choosing private healthcare for quicker, more efficient access — especially when...

More News

Heat Engineer Software Limited receives significant investment from Greenarc

Heat Engineer Software, the Lancashire based company at the forefront of heat loss calculations and the sizing of both renewable and traditional heating equipment,...

Cellcycle and Kerry Logistics Partner to Strengthen Sustainable Battery Supply Chain in the UK

UK-based battery recycling expert Cellcycle, part of the SER Group, has signed a Mutual Cooperation Agreement with Kerry Logistics (UK), a member of the...

University of Manchester ranks in top 5 universities for spinout generation

The University of Manchester has been ranked the fourth highest academic institution for the total number of spinout companies generated in the Spotlight on...