In the Scottish town of Fife, the world’s first domestic green hydrogen gas network has been successfully completed.
This innovative project, known as H100 Fife, was unveiled by energy company SGN and represents a significant milestone in green energy. Scheduled to go live next year, the hydrogen gas, produced using renewable electricity from a nearby offshore wind turbine, will run through an 8.4km network.
Residents of Levenmouth, where the network is based, will have the unique chance to participate in Scotland’s pioneering green hydrogen community. By joining the trial, they can opt to use hydrogen gas to heat their homes and cook, reducing carbon emissions to zero. The transition aims to be seamless, with current natural gas users finding a similar experience with hydrogen, except it doesn’t release carbon when burnt.
Max Biret, SGN’s H100 Fife distribution manager, expressed gratitude to the Levenmouth community for their trust and cooperation. He praised the teamwork between SGN and contractors SMART Utilities, which enabled the completion of the network. He assured residents of ongoing support as they transition to the green hydrogen system and invited more community members to join.
The project is expected to provide essential insights that could help shape future low-carbon policies in Scotland and the UK. Stuart Russell, SMART Utilities’ construction manager, expressed his pride in being part of this world-first green initiative, emphasizing the importance of local community involvement in decarbonization efforts.
To support this transition, SGN is training gas engineers in the region to connect homes to the new hydrogen mains. They are collaborating with Fife College to establish the UK’s first hydrogen training facility, scheduled to open next year. This facility will train existing Gas Safe engineers in fitting new hydrogen appliances, ensuring they are well-equipped to manage this shift to greener energy solutions.
