AN event was held in Daresbury to showcase how businesses can play their part in tackling climate change.

‘Green Hydrogen – Making it Real’ took place last Friday at SciTech Daresbury to show enterprises how they can adopt clean hydrogen technologies and generate their own energy from sustainable sources.

Green hydrogen is created from renewable sources and can be used to store energy until it is needed - it has a large role in the future energy mix.

Fittingly for an event being held on ‘World Hydrogen Day’, the seminar had contributors from near and far, with experts from Lancaster University and University of Chester joined by speakers as far afield as the Orkneys and Australia to explain the technologies and to demonstrate hardware.

Businesses who attended heard about the wide-ranging support available from Lancaster University and University of Chester to explore their hydrogen potential further.

This support includes a fully-funded feasibility study, carbon literacy training and other support for clean, sustainable growth.

Dr Steve Fish, faculty director of partnerships and business engagement at Lancaster University, said: “The technology already exists to make green hydrogen affordable for small and medium-sized businesses.

“Across the country, bakeries, food manufacturers, distilleries, breweries, boat-makers, road transport and land-based businesses are starting their own hydrogen energy projects.

“The seminar will demystify the mechanics and shine a light on the possibilities of hydrogen for small businesses.”

The day was held before the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow, which is in less than a month.