“We’re working together on integrating hydrogen injected diesel engines and a range of products using cleaner, stage 5 diesel engine technology: electrical motors, gas engines, hybrid units and hydrogen fuel cell technology. Each product will have its own advantages. All assist in the reduction of harmful emissions in the future.”
James Rix,
Managing Director, Prior Power Solutions
What is the Manchester
Fuel Cell Innovation Centre
We are the landmark £4.1m state-of-the-art laboratories,
leading the way in harnessing renewable energy.
The Centre is exploring the pure science of the fuel cell itself, driving engagement with industry on a local, national and international scale, and developing the technology talent of tomorrow.
What is a fuel cell?
Fuel cells produce electricity through a chemical
reaction without combustion.
This converts hydrogen and oxygen into water, generating electricity in the process. This electrochemical conversion, which takes place in electrolysers, produces water, electricity and heat.
Fuel cells are an efficient and clean solution for generating electricity
for a variety of uses.
Why Hydrogen?
Hydrogen is the most common element, making
up 75% of the mass of the entire universe.
This versatile fuel produces only electricity, water and heat when used. Hydrogen fuel can be generated in a carbon neutral way by using renewable power.
Our Research
Nano materials
for fuel cells
Replacing precious metals with nanomaterials leads to cheaper fuel cells.
Membrane
electrode assembly
Investigating using technologies
like 3D printing to produce components.
Fuel cell durability
Developing corrosion-proof coatings on bipolar plates for high and low-power fuel cells to optimise performance.
Conversion devices
Developing devices using hybrid technologies to respond to the global demand for renewable energy.
Work with us
Business
We are working with SMEs, providing
them with access to facilities and expertise.
Policy
We are developing a hydrogen and
fuel cell strategy for the region.
Cities and regions
We are supporting Greater Manchester’s
target of becoming carbon neutral by 2038.
Schools
We deliver outreach activities and are the
lead partner in the Europe-wide education programme, HySchools.
Infrastructure
We support the development of infrastructure needed for growth in hydrogen fuel cell technology.
International
Working with partners in China, India, Japan and the US and actively building more global partnerships.
“There’s so much going on in the Centre, it’s a really exciting place to be. I work on anything from durable barrier coatings for aeronautical applications to catalytic thin films for renewable energy generation. All our projects share the common goal to build clean energy solutions for the future.”
Dr Justyna Kulczyk-Malecka
Research Associate
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