ZeroAvia and ScottishPower have signed an agreement to collaborate on establishing low-carbon hydrogen supply to key airports.
The supply will support the decarbonisation of the aviation sector, with the companies also expected to explore clean power requirements and hydrogen production infrastructure for potential future ZeroAvia sites within ScottishPower’s distribution network.
ScottishPower’s energy generation operations are 100% renewable and powered by its UK wind farms. The company also offers retail and business customers wholly clean energy on green tariffs.
ZeroAvia recently signed a 70-engine agreement with Ecojet – headquartered in Scotland – and has longstanding partnerships with AGS Airports, such as Glasgow and Aberdeen, to explore the hydrogen infrastructure requirements for airports to support clean aviation and other potential use cases.
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ZeroAvia’s Chief Business Officer, Sergey Kiselev, said, “With the plethora of existing renewables, and many projects planned, Scotland has the chance to lead the UK in developing clean hydrogen supply. Working with leading energy companies like ScottishPower can help us overcome fuelling infrastructure challenges.”
Peter Jones, Director of ScottishPower’s Green Hydrogen Business, added, “We welcome the opportunity to support the aviation industry in delivering effective solutions for this important sector, enabling long-term sustainable and cost-effective outcomes for customers.”
Almost a year ago (2023), ZeroAvia recorded its first flight powered by a hydrogen-electric engine. The 19-seat Dornier 228 testbed aircraft took to the skies at the company’s R&D facility at Cotswold Airport in Gloucestershire, UK.
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