Fuel Cell and Hydrogen

Registration and refreshments

Seminar Chair’s welcome and introduction

Celia Greaves, Energy Generation and Supply KTN and UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association

Policy

Keynote address: Hydrogen: a clean transport fuel for the UK

• The principles of using hydrogen as a transport fuel
• Refuelling strategies and global developments
• The developing UK infrastructure and the UKH2Mobility initiative

Dr Graham Cooley, Chief Executive Officer, ITM Power

Fuel cells and hydrogen in the UK: a story of growth

• A look back at the history of fuel cell and hydrogen developments in the UK
• Where are we now? Current UK activities and context
• What next, including TSB future plans

Richard Kemp-Harper, Lead technologist Transport and Energy, Technology Strategy Board

The 2012 fuel cell industry review

• Annual industry review tracking global fuel cell shipments
• Year-on-year trends in 2011 and forecasts for the 2012 full-year
• Various fuel cell applications and the reasons for this growth

Marge Ryan, Market Analyst, Fuel Cell Today

Refreshments and networking opportunity

Commercialising a fuel cell in the UK

• A look at the technology
• How the company and products have developed
• What the future holds

Ian Williamson, CEO, AFC Energy plc

Fuel cells and hydrogen – an international perspective

• Key players and key programmes
• Progress with H2Mobility activities
• Realisation of the 2015 target for first commercial FCEV?

Dennis Hayter, Vice President, Business Development, Intelligent Energy

Mass customising fuel cells for diverse early markets

• The case for mass customisation
• UK strengths in rapid customisation
• Schools, construction sites and bedrooms vs. trains, planes, and automobiles

Dr Ben Todd, Managing Director, Arcola Energy

Lunch and networking opportunity

Hydrogen fuel cell hybrid drive in a compact vehicle; the Microcab experience

• Technical integration developments with Horizon fuel cells
• Update on European vehicle trial program
• Commercialisation and expansion plans

John Jostins, Managing Director, Microcab Industries Ltd

Fuel cell CHP – unsubsidised

• The most efficient available generation technology
• The highest air quality – no products of combustion
• Highest availability of any system

John Lidderdale, Managing Director, Logan Energy Ltd

Fuel cell micro CHP

• An introduction to micro CHP
• The role of fuel cells in decarbonising the residential heat sector
• Optimising investment in the energy system
• A key technology for existing, hard to treat homes

Jeremy Harrison, Innovation Consultant, EON Engineering

Refreshments and networking opportunity

Finance

15:00

Hydrogen fuel cells

David Wardle, Business Development Director, Ballard Power Systems

Fuel cells in aerospace

• Fuel cells give commercial prospect in aerospace
• The large industries eg EADS support fuel cell concepts
• Demonstration is possible with small aircraft at low cost

Prof. Kevin Kendall, Formulation Engineering, University of Birmingham

Panel session: Fuel cell commercialisation: the way forward

• Which H&FC technologies do UK companies have distinctive lead?
• How can we help to accelerate the commercialisation / uptake of these technologies?
• Discussing the gaps, and recommendations to close the gaps
• What is the role of strategic partnerships in accelerating H&FC deployment?

Chair: Nigel Holmes, Chief Executive Officer, The Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (SHFCA)
Dr Graham Cooley, Chief Executive Officer,  ITM Power
Richard Kemp-Harper, Lead technologist Transport and Energy, Technology Strategy Board
Dennis Hayter, Vice President, Business Development, Intelligent Energy
Jeremy Harrison, Innovation Consultant, EON Engineering

Conference Chair’s final remarks and close of event

Celia Greaves, Energy Generation and Supply KTN