Devon's mining firms could be powered by hydrogen

Within two years, mining companies across Devon could be using green hydrogen power.

The Government's today given a grant to Carlton Power to develop a new facility at Langage, near Plymouth.

Eric Adams, Carlton Power’s Hydrogen Projects Director said: “We are delighted with today’s announcement from DESNZ.  Securing a contract for Langage  - 10MW of capacity and an investment of c£20m, and with planning consent  - is a major achievement and places Carlton Power among the leading British companies that are helping to build the hydrogen economy in the UK. 

"Langage is a beacon project for the West Country’s hydrogen ambitions.”

Keith Clarke, Founder and Chief Executive of Carlton Power added: “We are supporting local industry to decarbonise their operations, supporting the South West’s efforts to reach Net Zero and we are a catalyst for green investment and jobs. 

"Working with our financial partners, Schroders Greencoat, we can now work towards a Final Investment Decision for the Langage scheme in the early part of next year and thereafter work to have it enter commercial operation within two years.”

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