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Written question asked by Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 26 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Fuel Cells and Hydrogen: Manufacturing Industries

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what funding will be allocated to the UK hydrogen and fuel cell technology manufacturing sector through the Great British Energy £1 billion ‘Energy: Engineered in the UK’ supply chain fund.

Answer

Energy, Engineered in the UK (EEUK) is GBE’s flagship supply chain investment programme, delivering £1 billion of funding to increase UK manufacturing capacity, drive down technology costs, and create and support jobs across the UK.

Aside from the £300m Offshore Wind and Networks fund, funding under EEUK has not been pre-allocated to specific technologies or sectors. GBE will deploy the funding strategically, as aligned with its Strategic Plan and the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, working with industry and the wider energy ecosystem to identify where public investment can best unlock UK capability and crowd in private capital. GBE is currently engaging with companies in various clean energy sectors, including the hydrogen supply chain, to explore potential interventions under EEUK.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
108449
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Finance Manufacturing industries Supply chains Hydrogen Fuel cells Great British Energy
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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