Hydrogen for Sustainable Waterways

The Hydrogen for Sustainable Waterways (H4SN) project performs a techno-economic feasibility study on converting small passenger boats from a diesel power train to hydrogen fuel. The target location is the Lancaster and Cumbria region. Furthermore, it compares the hydrogen-based propulsion and storage against other zero-carbon alternatives, such as battery electric propulsion, from a technological, economic, environmental and safety perspective. It also looks at what refuelling infrastructure would be required and where the hydrogen could be sourced from. It delivers a fully costed and subsequently submitted proposal for converting one or two watercrafts to hydrogen in the Lake District National Park, with a clear understanding of the new supply chain requirements for fuel and maintenance. During the process, it also raised awareness of stakeholders of the benefits of moving towards hydrogen-based power trains for leisure craft.