- The £300m Trafford Green Hydrogen scheme is the UK’s largest consented green hydrogen project.
- The first phase (15-20MW) will create around 200 construction jobs over two years and up to 10 full-time operational jobs.
- The project’s construction and operation depend on financial support from the Government’s Hydrogen Investment Package.
- The hub will produce and store hydrogen, integrating renewable energy through solar and wind storage.
Project Overview
Carlton Power has secured planning permission for Greater Manchester’s first low-carbon hydrogen fuel hub, the 200MW Trafford Green Hydrogen scheme, located within the Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park. The planning consent was granted by Trafford Council.
Investment and Scale
The £300m scheme, announced in March 2021, is the UK’s largest consented green hydrogen project. It aims to boost low carbon generation and energy security in the North West, while also driving investment in new energy infrastructure.
Job Creation and Phases
The first phase of the project, ranging from 15-20MW, is expected to create around 200 construction jobs over two years and up to 10 full-time operational jobs. Future phases will be developed based on regional hydrogen demand.
Government Support
The construction and operation of the scheme are contingent on financial support from the Government’s Hydrogen Investment Package, a program designed to foster the growth of the hydrogen economy across the UK.
Local Collaboration
Carlton Power is collaborating with a local consortium that includes Manchester Metropolitan University, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Trafford Council, Cadent Gas, and Electricity North West.
Future Prospects
The proposed hydrogen hub will produce and store hydrogen at scale, integrating renewable energy through the storage of solar and wind energy. It will be located next to the 250MWh Carlton Highview Power project, one of Europe’s largest energy storage facilities based on liquid air storage.
