Plug Power has been selected for an equipment supply and long-term service agreement to provide 55 MW of electrolyser capacity for three green hydrogen projects in UK. The order, which is subject to final investment decision (FID), covers 30 MW for the Barrow-in-Furness hydrogen project in Cumbria, 15 MW for the Trafford green hydrogen project in Greater Manchester, and 10 MW for the Langage green hydrogen project in Plymouth. These government-supported projects, being developed by Carlton Power, are scheduled to start operations in 2027.
The Barrow-in-Furness project, developed by a joint venture between Carlton Power and Schroders Greencoat, will use six 5 MW GenEco proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers powered by renewable electricity to produce hydrogen. Under a secured offtake arrangement with Kimberly-Clark, the project will deliver green hydrogen to a nearby manufacturing facility to help reduce carbon emissions. The Greater Manchester project will utilise 15 MW of GenEco PEM electrolyser within the Trafford low carbon energy park. It aims to supply hydrogen to industrial users, heavy-duty transport fleets, and municipal operations as part of a broader regional decarbonisation effort, with commissioning expected in 2027.
The Langage project will include two 5 MW GenEco PEM electrolyser units. It will generate hydrogen fuel using renewable power for industrial customers. The project will serve multiple sectors, including commercial transport and heating networks, as capacity is scaled over time. The three projects are backed by the government’s Hydrogen Business Model (Hydrogen Allocation Round 1). FID for the Barrow-in-Furness project and Trafford project is expected before the end of 2025, while FID for the Langage project is anticipated in the first quarter of 2026.
