Glass Futures, a research and technology organisation focused on reducing carbon emissions in energy-intensive industries, has joined the Hydrogen Innovation Initiative (HII) as its latest partner. The HII, supported by Innovate UK, is a collaboration between industry, government, and academia with the goal of creating a competitive hydrogen technology and services sector in the UK. This partnership will enhance the expertise within the HII and contribute to the development of the hydrogen economy.
As a key member of the Industrial Advisory Board, Glass Futures has been involved with HII since its inception. Dr Katy Milne, Programme Director for HII, expressed excitement about the addition of Glass Futures to the initiative. “The focus on reducing carbon emissions in energy-intensive industries aligns perfectly with our mission of utilizing UK technology to drive the global hydrogen economy and transform our country’s industry into a net-zero powerhouse,” she said.
Glass Futures acts as a bridge between the global glass industry and academia to showcase technologies that will decarbonise the glass and foundation industries. Rob Ireson, Innovation and Partnerships Manager at Glass Futures, highlighted the opportunity for collaboration with other partners in the HII consortium. “By sharing knowledge, research, and innovation across industries, we aim to contribute to the development of sustainable hydrogen technology supply chains,” he said.
The use of fossil fuels in ceramic kilns results in significant carbon emissions, with most emissions coming from the combustion of natural gas to heat kilns. Hydrogen has
