Fuel cells set to play key role in food and drink industry energy strategy

The survey, conducted by Ylem Energy, formed part of a webinar delivered in partnership with the Food and Drink Federation, and included a presentation from the technical experts at Bosch, designed to help companies understand how they can transition to net zero in a cost effective and sustainable way.

The survey also illustrated that today’s high energy prices mean the priority for most businesses (87%), is the cost of power, rather than net zero targets (13%). 

Ian Gadsby, managing director at Ylem Energy, said: “It is not surprising that the focus for the majority of businesses has now switched to the cost of power. But pressure to reduce carbon is mounting and tackling emissions is only going to become more important throughout industry.

“A significant number of businesses in the food and drink sector were early adopters of CHP technology and we are now seeing growing interest in understanding the transition process from traditional CHP. Fuel cells powered by Hydrogen will not only offer significant cost savings compared to sourcing energy from the National Grid but will become a key part of the sector’s low carbon strategy, allowing businesses to refocus on the drive to net zero.”

Presenting as part of the webinar, Ben Richardson, Bosch UK&I lead for decentralised fuel cell systems, said: “We see fuel cells fitting several key value drivers for the UK: providing a pathway to net zero carbon, reducing energy costs, and ensuring energy security. 

To find out more about fuel cell technology, how it will be able to help reduce energy costs, improve resilience and support the journey to net zero, go to: Webinar – Transitioning to net zero with fuel cells

View the webinar: https://www.fdf.org.uk/fdf/resources/webinar-listing/2022/transitioning-to-net-zero-with-fuel-cells/