Kier has partnered with Protium, a green Hydrogen Energy Services Company (HESCO™), to conduct a feasibility study examining if its highways depots can be powered using green hydrogen.
The study will explore how hydrogen and fuel cell technologies can complement other renewable energy sources, to fuel existing fleet, depots and equipment in the Highways business. It will look at the environmental, technical and financial benefits of using hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, and how this can help Kier Highways achieve its target of being net-zero on its scope 1&2 (operational emissions) by 2030.
The feasibility study is due to be completed in summer 2023 and will aim to create a blueprint for future net-zero depots. This includes everything from the heating and lighting, and a focus on heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), such as gritters.
Key to Kier Highways achieving its net-zero targets is via its fleet, which contributes to the majority of its scope 1&2 emissions. Kier Highways has an ambition to electrify small fleet, whilst focusing on hydrogen for HGVs.
Matt Tompsett, head of environment and sustainability at Kier Highways, said: "We will need a mix of renewable green fuels to achieve net zero and deliver our services in the future. Whilst we are focusing heavily on other renewables and electric vehicles for smaller fleet, working with Protium will help us to understand how hydrogen will play a role in the future of highways construction and maintenance.
"We're excited to progress our hydrogen journey with one of the UK's leading green hydrogen energy company and I look forward to seeing the results of the study and then understanding how we can progress our hydrogen use in the Highways business."
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