What is HyDeploy
HyDeploy is an energy trial to establish the potential for blending hydrogen, up to 20%, into the normal gas supply...
About HyDeploy
Why is Keele involved?
Keele University is committed to developing a carbon free future through its innovative Smart Energy Network Demonstrator Project (SEND). The...
Which parts of the campus are involved in HyDeploy?
Click here for a map of the campus showing the areas which are part of HyDeploy.
Why do you want to inject hydrogen into the normal gas network?
The UK is committed to a reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of 80% by 2050. Over 80% of UK...
Why has this particular area of the campus been chosen for HyDeploy?
The specific HyDeploy area of the Keele private gas network has been carefully chosen because it can be easily isolated...
What is happening in Phase 1?
If your home is in the HyDeploy area, in Phase 1 you will be asked to consent to safety checks...
I’m a householder/tenant in the HyDeploy area, what do I have to do?
Below is an outline of the three phases of HyDeploy (to March 2020) and how your home will be involved:-...
I visit/work in one of the buildings in the HyDeploy area, how will it affect me?
If you visit/work in one of the faculty buildings that are part of the Keele HyDeploy area, you shouldn’t notice...
I live/work on a part of the campus that isn’t in the proposed HyDeploy trial area. How will HyDeploy affect me?
You will not be directly impacted by HyDeploy. You may notice some minor disruption as works are carried out on-site...
How is it being financed and will there be any cost to me?
£6.7m has been provided by Ofgem’s Gas Network Innovation Competition. In addition, Cadent Gas Ltd and Northern Gas Networks have...
Will HyDeploy cause any disruption on the campus?
There are various activities related to HyDeploy which will happen on the campus between now and end March 2020. Phase...
What are the benefits of HyDeploy?
HyDeploy will help us to understand how hydrogen could help to reduce carbon emissions from heat in the UK. A...
How much of a difference could 20% hydrogen make to UK carbon emissions?
If HyDeploy is successful a similar public trial could be carried out on a larger scale, and beyond that a...
Exactly how much hydrogen will be blended with natural gas in a live trial?
The exact percentage cannot be confirmed yet. However, in the live trial the amount of hydrogen blended with normal gas...
Why is the hydrogen level set at a maximum of 20%?
The decision to restrict the potential blend to 20% is based on:- Earlier studies (e.g. HSE Research Report RR1047,...
How long does HyDeploy run for and what happens when?
HyDeploy runs for three years from April 2017 – March 2020. It has three phases. Click here to see a...
What is the environmental benefit of using hydrogen?
When hydrogen is burned it doesn’t produce carbon dioxide, just water and heat. Therefore it offers a way to deliver...
What happens in Phase 1?
In Phase 1 (To June 2018) the following activities will take place:- laboratory testing of gas blends; safety checks in...
How long would a live trial last?
A live trial would be expected to last 12 months, starting in Spring 2019. 12 months will give a full...
How many homes/buildings are included in the proposed HyDeploy trial area?
There are 101 domestic homes and 30 University buildings in the proposed HyDeploy trial area.
Will you stop using hydrogen after a live trial, and remove the infrastructure?
Yes. At the end of a live trial the normal gas supply will be resumed and the hydrogen production unit...
How would a live trial affect my gas bill?
The funding by Ofgem requires the HyDeploy project team to make sure that the percentage of your normal gas bill...
How is Keele University involved?
Keele University is a project partner for HyDeploy. Keele is:- Hosting the live trial – Part of Keele University’s private...
Will there be any impact on the day to day operations of the university?
HyDeploy has been carefully planned to avoid impacting on the day to day operations of the University.
How was approval given for HyDeploy at the University?
HyDeploy was approved in September 2016 by Keele University’s Council as the first large scale project within the SEND programme....
Is the Keele Estates & Development Directorate involved in HyDeploy?
Yes. The Estates and Development Directorate have been closely involved with the planning phases for HyDeploy. The team will be...
What is the difference between the blended gas for HyDeploy and old Town Gas?
Hydrogen was the main constituent of old Town Gas (40-60%). Town Gas also contained carbon monoxide which is a toxic...
In a live trial, will I notice any difference to the way my appliances work with a blend of hydrogen and natural gas?
The promise of HyDeploy is to establish the level of hydrogen blending that can be safely used in the gas...
How will personal data from householders be used and/or protected?
With householders consent, in Phase 1, gas engineers will be visiting homes to carry out gas appliance safety checks. To...
What will happen to personal data once HyDeploy has ended?
At the end of HyDeploy, any paper copies of customer’s personal data (e.g. consent forms) will be destroyed following strict...
How will data from my house (e.g. my gas appliances) be used and/or protected?
Details of gas appliance performance from the safety checks in homes and buildings in the proposed HyDeploy trial area will...
What happens if householders/tenants in the proposed trial area refuse to participate in HyDeploy?
Householders/tenants on the impacted part of the Keele gas network can refuse consent for gas appliance safety checks. All evidence...
Will you be looking at 100% hydrogen injection as part of HyDeploy?
The maximum volume of hydrogen to be injected into the gas network as part of HyDeploy is 20%. HyDeploy was...
Have you made any changes to the project since the original funding application?
The project has evolved since it was originally conceived. When HyDeploy was originally developed, there was an aspiration, where possible,...
How will you deal with complaints and concerns?
The Estates and Development office will be the first point of contact for complaints and concerns relating to HyDeploy. This...
Will those directly impacted have any say on the location of the infrastructure and the timing of the trial?
No. The location of electrolyser (hydrogen production unit) and the related infrastructure has been carefully chosen for safety and operational...
How will you be letting the whole university community know about HyDeploy?
Information about HyDeploy will be available in the University’s normal communications channels such as internal newsletters. You can also expect...
Who is involved in HyDeploy?
HyDeploy is being delivered by the HyDeploy consortium, which has technical expertise and practical experience. Consortium members: Cadent Gas Limited,...
What are the roles and responsibilities of the HyDeploy project partners?
HyDeploy is being delivered by the HyDeploy consortium, which has technical expertise and practical experience. The partners are: Cadent Gas...
What role does the Health and Safety Laboratory have?
The Health & Safety Laboratory is the scientific arm of the UK Health & Safety Executive. Its role in HyDeploy...
What role does Ofgem have?
Ofgem (Office of Gas and Electricity Markets) is the energy industry regulator. Its overall role is to protect the interests...
Who has overall control and final say on HyDeploy?
Cadent is leading HyDeploy. It is supported by the steering committee which is made up of representatives of all the...