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- 1. Sustainable Transport and the EU: Developing Scotland’s Approach
- 2. The Energy Capital of Europe Councillor Willie Young Convener Finance, Policy and Resources, Aberdeen City Council
- 4. • £20 million Demonstration Project – Secured €10 million EU funding • First hydrogen bus deployment in Scotland – 10 hydrogen fuel celled buses operating in Aberdeen City • Refuelling Station and Hydrogen production infrastructure
- 5. “The Fuel Cell Hydrogen Joint Undertaking is very pleased to see the commitment of Scotland and Aberdeen as a pioneer in fuel cell and hydrogen for public transport bus applications and as a cornerstone for future self reliance in energy provision” Bert de Colvenaer, Executive Director, FCH JU
- 7. The Energy Capital of Europe Councillor Willie Young Convener Finance, Policy and Resources, Aberdeen City Council
- 8. Our current approach to Sustainable Transport Projects in Scotland with EU support
- 9. Aberdeen Hydrogen Project Rolling Out Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses in Aberdeen Andrew Win Aberdeen City Council
- 11. Source: FCH JU McKinsey Report, 2013
- 12. Current Trends Source: FCH JU McKinsey Report, 2013
- 14. • £20 million Demonstration Project – Secured €10 million EU funding • First hydrogen bus deployment in Scotland – 10 hydrogen fuel celled buses operating in Aberdeen City • Refuelling Station and Hydrogen production infrastructure
- 20. Sustainable city logistics Neil Gellatly, Head of Transportation, Dundee City Council ENCLOSE Project
- 21. ENCLOSE Project ENCLOSE (ENergy efficiency in City LOgistics Services for small and midsized European Historic Towns) is a project funded by the European Commission under the Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE) program whose activity aims to help to organisations willing to improve energy sustainability. www.Enclose.eu Dundee is one of 16 partners from 13 European countries – Austria, Bulgaria, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Romania, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands and the UK - and is based on the cooperation of a number of stakeholders and solution providers. Dundee is a follower (learner) and the lead cities are Trondheim, Lucca and Den Bosch, the project is valued (Dundee City Council element) at 120k Euros, of which 80k Euros grant
- 22. ENCLOSE Project Dundee like many cities has to manage and address impact of transport is terms of Congestion, Air Quality Management and Carbon reduction Well established and leading exponent of Sustainable and Active Travel, recently, successfully, assessed through Eco Mobility SHIFT (another IEE project) but looking to better manage the impact of freight logistics. Dundee City Council and Tactran working together on Freight Quality Action Plan and the invite to participate in ENCLOSE project was timely. The outcome of a Sustainable Urban Logistics Plan was a great opportunity and to learn from EU wide best practice.
- 23. ENCLOSE Project – Dundee Feasibility Study Soft measures •Enhanced enforcement of loading bays •Increased use of electric powered Dundee City Council vehicles Medium/long term •Consolidation Centre •Carriage of customer purchases on Park & Ride buses •Further development of web/app/Sat Nav based information for freight/logistics operators in Dundee •To deliver the Sustainable Urban Logistics Plan and then lead to the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan
- 24. ENCLOSE Project – Dundee Soft Measures Enhanced enforcement of loading bays – started Nov 2013
- 25. ENCLOSE Project – Dundee Soft Measures Increased use of electric powered Dundee City Council vehicles – monitoring of emissions / energy consumption
- 26. ENCLOSE Project – Our Experience The bidding process – Be Aware Learners vs Leaders Acronyms! Reporting and Financial Returns Team Work (internally and partners) Experience – we are more sophisticated than we credit ourselves Outcome must be clear and keep it realistic Confidence is built to build our own bid (maybe!)
- 28. Sustainable Transport and the EU: Developing Sustainable Transport and the EU: Developing Scotland’s Approach Scotland’s Approach Wednesday 26th Feb 2014 Andrew Flockhart Head of Business Development CMAL
- 29. Sustainable Transport and the EU: Developing Scotland’s Approach Sustainable Islands Innovation in Ferries – towards zero emissions Funding strategy The Challenges
- 31. Innovation in Ferries- Hybrid Ferries Reasons for Hybrid Propulsion System •Reducing Emissions •Possibly zero emissions in harbour as vessel will be powered by batteries or shore supply while in harbour mode •Energy Savings •Fuel Savings, on existing vessels there are periods of low load running, which can increase SFOC by 5-10% •Reduced Operating Costs •Reduced noise when operating on batteries •Flexible and efficient operation, excellent redundancy •Less Installed Power by optimising machinery selection •The batteries onboard the vessel could be charged overnight from a shore supply, could be a wind turbine or from a source of renewable power (Hydro or Wind Farm).
- 32. INNOVATIVE SHIP POWER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK Lithium Ion Batteries directly connected to DC Link. No additional electronics or voltage conversions required. Plug -in for Overnight Charging Lithium Ion Batteries Variable Speed Drives Voith Schneider Propulsion Units Propulsion Electric Motors Lithium Ion Batteries Main Switchboard Generators 330kW
- 33. LITHIUM ION BATTERY STRING 108 Batteries, 54 in series, 2 sets in parallel Hybrid Ferries Project
- 35. SHIPS OF THE FUTURE Hybrid Ferries Project
- 36. SHIPS OF THE FUTURE Hybrid Ferries Project
- 37. SHIPS OF THE FUTURE Hybrid Ferries Project
- 39. SHIPS OF THE FUTURE Hybrid Ferries Project
- 41. Hydrogen Fuel Cells HySeasIII first hydrogen-propelled vessel of significant scale: – technical development – design – planning complete energy chain HySeas
- 42. LNG Concept Ferry 93 mtrs x 16 mtrs 72 cars or 8 trucks. 720 passengers LNG
- 43. SHIPS OF THE FUTURE 1584kW 1056 kW PTO 550 kW Energopac + CPP G 6L20F 9L20DF 1584 kW 1056 kW G 9L20DF Energopac + CPP 6L20F PTO/I 2 500 kW LNGpac 15S LNG LNGpac 15S CT150 500 kW CT150 500 kW LNG LNG
- 44. Funding Strategy INTEREGG V1 - Small Ferries Project £250k ERDF - Hybrid Ferry £450k Scottish Enterprise - HySeas I £45k Public (SE and Transport Canada) / Private Funding - HySeas II £1m Horizon 2020 - HySeas III (LeanShips) £5m ECCI - Sustainable Islands
- 45. New Ships MV LOCH SEAFORTH • 116m, roll on roll off vehicle passenger ferry • will be capable of operating 24 hours a day and • will have capacity for up to 700 passengers and 143 cars or 20 commercial vehicles • Launch March 2014 • Enters service summer 2014
- 46. Roundtable Discussions - Maritime & green shipping CHALLENGES Shipping sector New Technologies Availability of Equipment and Skills Capital Costs Infrastructure Rules and Regulations Alternative Fuels: Hydrogen? Liquid Natural Gas? Methanol? Operating Cost V speed V demand
- 47. Thank you for your attention! andrew.flockhart@cmassets.co .uk www.cmassets.co.uk
- 48. Opportunities for Sustainable Transport
- 49. Connecting Europe Facility: Transport Sustainable Transport and the EU: Developing Scotland’s Approach Aberdeen, 26 February 2014 Charles Abbott Scotland Europa
- 50. Connecting Europe Facility – Transport Objectives: Development of high performing, sustainable and efficiently interconnected transEuropean transport networks Projects of high EU added value – cross border links, bottlenecks, innovation The trans-European transport network – key elements : Railway, road, maritime, air and multi-modal infrastructure, urban nodes Motorways of the sea Telematic applications New technologies and innovation However, a high degree of prioritisation of funding………
- 51. Connecting Europe Facility – Transport Core network and PCIs: 80-85% of budget for “projects of common interest” - core network and priority horizontal projects e.g. SESAR and ERTMS (air and rail traffic management) In Scotland, core network is Glasgow – Edinburgh and connections south, main ports and airports Only Glasgow-Edinburgh rail link a pre-identified core network project Horizontal priorities: Innovative traffic management systems and services for all modes (mainly IT focused) Innovative management systems for ports and airports Vessel traffic management for maritime transport and Motorways of the Sea
- 52. Connecting Europe Facility – Transport Type of funding: Grants for studies – 50% Grants for works: general up to 20%, cross border up to 40%, Motorways of Sea up to 30% Financial instruments Trans-national cooperation likely to be required for horizontal priorities Applying for funding: Annual and multi-annual work programmes – set priorities for calls First call expected March 2014, deadline TBC UK bids coordinated through Department for Transport UK and Scottish Government support essential
- 53. Connecting Europe Facility: Transport Core and Comprehensive Network in Scotland
- 54. European Structural & Investment Funds: Transport Sustainable Transport and the EU: Developing Scotland’s Approach Aberdeen, 26 February 2014 Karen Fraser Scotland Europa
- 55. European Structural and Investment Funds UK Partnership Agreement (with Scottish chapter) - integrated approach to delivery of 4 funds: • European Regional Development Fund – c. €400m • European Social Fund – c. €400m + 50m Youth Employment Fund • European Agricultural Funds for Rural Development • European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 3 Themes selected for Scottish Programmes: • Competitiveness, Innovation and Jobs – Smart Growth • Environment, Low Carbon and Resource Efficiency – Sustainable Growth • Local Development and Social Inclusion – Inclusive Growth Consultation closed on 24 January 2014.
- 56. Competitiveness Innovation & Jobs Business Competitiveness Environment, Low Carbon & Resource Efficiency Local Development & Social Inclusion Low Carbon Travel & Transport Enhanced Employability Pipeline Innovation Developing Scotland’s Workforce Scotland’s 8th City – Smart City Next Generation Broadband Financial Instruments Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Development Fund Resource Efficient Circular Economy Accelerator Green Infrastructure Poverty & Social Inclusion measures Regeneration Fund LEADER
- 57. Strategic Intervention: Low Carbon Travel and Transport Under thematic objective of supporting the shift to a low carbon economy in all sectors • Active travel hubs – promoting cycling, walking and public transport as an alternative to car use • National smart ticketing scheme • Low carbon transport hubs, including refuelling for alternative fuels Transport Scotland proposed lead partner. Anticipated first ESIF applications could be made by start July 2014.
- 58. Technology Strategy Board Driving Innovation Horizon 2020 and transport funding Cliff Funnell UK H2020 Transport NCP
- 59. Technology Strategy Board What is Horizon 2020 Driving Innovation The new European Union programme for research and innovation for 20142020 A budget of just over €79 billion; 30 per cent higher in real terms than the 2007-2013 period A core part of Europe 2020, Innovation Union & European Research Area: Responding to the economic crisis to invest in jobs and growth Addressing people’s concerns about their livelihoods, safety and environment Strengthening the EU’s global position in research, innovation and technology
- 60. Overall UK Performance in FP7 Technology Strategy Board Driving Innovation EU provided up to 20% of HEIs‘ external research income UK was 2nd in number of participants and budget share amongst EU-28 (and 1st in both participations and budget share in 2012 and 2013) UK benefited from a total of 6.142 billion euro EU contribution (£5.05 billion) 2,670 UK organisations participated in 9,155 FP7 projects Success rate for UK applications was 23.1 % (EU average: 20.9%)
- 61. Technology Strategy Board Driving Innovation Three priorities Excellent science Industrial leadership Societal challenges
- 62. Coverage of the full innovation chain Technology Strategy Board Driving Innovation 62
- 63. 3 Pillar Structure Technology Strategy Board Driving Innovation Excellent Science Industrial Leadership Societal Challenges European Research Council Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies Food security, sustainable agriculture, forestry, marine, maritime, inland water and bioeconomy Health, demographic change and wellbeing Secure, clean and efficient energy Future & Emerging Technologies (FET) Marie SkłodowskaCurie actions Smart, green and integrated transport Access to Risk Finance Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies Research Infrastructures Spreading Excellence and Widening Participation Innovation in SMEs Science with and for Society Secure societies – protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens EIT JRC
- 64. Technology Strategy Board Driving Innovation Horizon 2020 II. Excellent Science 2. Future and Emerging Technologies 4. ….. Research Infrastructures 3. III. Industrial Leadership I. Societal Challenges 1. Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies …. 2. 3. Access to risk finance Innovation in SMEs Transport opportunities 3. 4. Secure, clean and efficient energy Marie SkłodowskaCurie actions Smart, green and integrated Transport
- 65. Transport challenge budget 6,339 M € for 7 years 2014-2020 50/50 JTIs/collaborative calls Clean Sky SESAR Fuel Cells & Hydrogen (contribution) [Shift2Rail] 867 M € for WP 2014-15
- 66. Major Simplification Technology Strategy Board Driving Innovation A single set of rules for all funding under Horizon 2020 Fewer, more flexible, funding instrument /More coherent with other new EU Programmes Simpler reimbursement: 1 project = 1 funding rate 100% of the total eligible costs (70% for innovation actions) Single flat rate for indirect costs (25% of eligible costs) Faster time to grant - Within 8 months of call deadline in most cases Simplification in grant agreements e.g. no time-sheets for personnel working full time on a project
- 67. Work Programme: new features Challenge-based approach: broad latitude for applicants to devise innovative solutions Broader topics, less prescription, focus on impact Biennial WP, annual calls (in most cases) 1 topic = various projects (in most cases) Simplified types of actions/funding rates 2-stage evaluation for most topics Keywords and tags for easier access to information [Participant Portal]
- 68. Technology Strategy Board Work programme cycle in H2020 1st 2nd 3rd 2014 2014 Driving Innovation 2015 * 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 • Calls: annual, biennial or open 2019 2019 2020 2020 • Single stage or 2-stage evaluation * possible revision 68
- 69. Calls: deadlines 2014 Technology Strategy Board Driving Innovation 18 March 27 March 28 August Mobility for Growth • RIAs + IAs stage 1 • RIAs + IAs stage 2 • X CSAs (single stage) X X Green vehicles (single stage) X SME instrument (open call) cut-off dates: 18 June, 24 Sept, 17 Dec Fast track to innovation [pilot action in 2015] Time to grant: max 8 months 69
- 70. WP 2014-15 Transport calls Calls (publication 11 December 2014) Call 'Mobility for Growth' 1. Aviation 2. Rail 3. Road 4. Waterborne 5. Urban 6. Logistics 7. ITS 8. Infrastructure 9. Socio-economic and behavioural research Call 'Green Vehicles' Call Small business and Fast Track Contribution to Smart Cities, Blue Growth Technology Strategy Board Driving Innovation Budget (€ Mio) 2014 374,5 (+2) 70 (+2) 52 66 56 40 32 31 19 8,5 129 Budget (€ Mio) 2015 184 (+10) 36 23 (+5) 18 66,5 18 17,5 5 (+5) 30 35,87 38,69 33.5 25.5
- 71. Information Sources Technology Strategy Board Driving Innovation • Contact NCP Cliff.funnell@tsb.gov.uk • Register interest/access EU information http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal • Partner Search / Organisation Profiles http://www.transport-ncps.net • Look at past projects - TRIP http://www.transport-research.info/ • EC Info-Day Presentations http://ec.europa.eu/research/transport/events/infoday2013/index_en.htm
- 72. EUROPEAN TERRITORIAL COOPERATION (INTERREG) PROGRAMMES 2014-2020 Opportunities for Sustainable Transport Aberdeen, 26 February 2014
- 73. Focus of INTERREG Programmes • • • • • • • • • Regions across an area share similar opportunities - and similar obstacles to development Stimulate cooperation between Member States Strengthen economic and social cohesion of regions Seek to mitigate the effects of national borders Policy level knowledge exchange and learning programmes Some capacity for pilot actions and capitalisation Opportunity for mainstreaming experience and good practice Long lasting and tangible effects of projects Projects often experiment in ways that lead to more substantial projects supported by mainstream or specialist EU Funds
- 74. Features of INTERREG Programmes • • • • • • • Challenge fund process Geographically targeted – cross-border, transnational, inter-regional Projects normally require 3 or more partners from different countries Promoting the ‘quadruple helix’ model for stakeholder engagement Grant intervention rates vary across programmes Limited opportunity for capital spend Greater thematic concentration and focus on specific investment priorities • Support for EU Growth & Jobs goal • Better synergies with other EU funding / financial instruments • Increased efforts for mainstreaming activities at the national level
- 75. Status of INTERREG Programmes • • • Operational Programmes still in development Earliest call date for applications Autumn 2014 Thematic priorities common across programmes: – – – – • Strengthening research, development and innovation Enhancing SME competitiveness Supporting the low carbon economy Environmental protection and resource efficiency Themes specific to particular programmes : – Sustainable transport – Social inclusion – Climate change and risk prevention
- 76. INTERREG and Sustainable Transport • • • • • • • • North Sea and North West Europe - proposing specific investment priorities for ST Don’t dismiss other programmes – ST opportunities will exist under less specific priorities, e.g. Low Carbon, R&D&I, Social Inclusion Consider joint policy efforts – esp. with energy and ICT/informatics Think beyond Team Scotland – look for European partners early Geographical restrictions are challenging – remember, eligibility is based on where outcomes and impact will happen Explore the connections to other EU funding streams Give consideration to economic, environmental and social benefits Opportunities for shared learning with others beyond the project
- 77. Next Stages • • • • Operational Programmes to the Commission by Summer 2014 Launch of programmes late 2014-early 2015 Future joint information events on INTERREG nearer launch Focus on the project aim and objectives first – then determine which EU funding stream(s) are best suited • Track the progress of those with the best spatial and thematic concentration fit for your project • Establish relationships with (lead) partners as early as possible • Opportunities will exist up to 2020
- 78. INTERREG Programmes Cross border •Border Ireland-Northern Ireland-Western Scotland Co-operation Programme: http://www.seupb.eu Trans-national •Atlantic Area Programme: http://atlanticarea.ccdr-n.pt/ •North Sea Region: http://www.northsearegion.eu/ •Northern Periphery and Arctic: http://www.northernperiphery.eu •North West Europe: http://www.nweurope.eu/ Inter-regional •INTERREG Europe: http://www.interreg4c.eu/programme/ •URBACT: http://urbact.eu/
Notas do Editor
- Aberdeen City Council has a strong focus on developing a sustainable transport network. Before any action is taken on the ground it is necessary to have a robust plan in place. Along side the Local Transport Strategy, the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan has been developed. This SUMP was recognised at European level as being an example of best practice, receiving an award as part of the EU “Do the right mix” campaign to promote Sustainable urban Mobility. With a strategic vision in place, the City has developed a number of projects, engaging the public and private sectors to see on the ground delivery of sustainable transport initiatives. One of these projects in the Aberdeen Hydrogen Project
- The Aberdeen Hydrogen Bus Project consists of two European Funded project - High V Lo City and Hytransit. In total this has secured €10 million EU funding which allows Aberdeen to invest in hydrogen infrastructure and buses. The buses will be operated by First Bus and Stagecoach. There have been a number of other hydrogen bus projects (London, Amsterdam and Cologne) in Europe and this will the first hydrogen bus deployment in Scotland. When completed the Aberdeen Hydrogen Bus project will have the largest hydrogen bus fleet in Europe. The project will also provide the largest refuelling station of its type in the UK in the centre of Aberdeen An integrated maintenance facility for hydrogen vehicles within a working Council depot Demonstrate FCEV buses on commercial routes within Aberdeen City in comparison to conventional and diesel hybrid vehicles. The main source of EU Funding came from the Fuel Cell Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU)
- The FCH JU have provided significant grant funding to enable delivery of the Aberdeen Hydrogen bus project. They recognise the commitment and ability of Aberdeen to deliver. Aberdeen – Oil and Gas industry puts City in a great position for renewables and Hydrogen in particular. Transferable engineering skills, strong public/private joint working, excellent record of delivering - 29 of Scotland’s top 100 businesses are located in Aberdeen. An unemployment rate of just 2.3%, significantly lower than UK and Scottish averages. City Council – 2007-13 Transnational Projects Total costs of €304m, €52m of grants to the City Council. Council has invested, but all other partners from various sectors are also investing
- There are a range of public and private sector partners involved to realise the bus project – Aberdeen is delighted to have such experts and market leaders in their field involved in the project, partners include: Aberdeen City Council – it has been shown that local authorities are instrumental in enabling demonstration projects and that they play a valuable role in contributing to the future realisation of new technologies BOC – part of the global Linde group – providing the hydrogen supply and the re-fuelling station Scottish & Southern Energy – looking at the grid balancing element of the project with partner Scottish Gas Networks Van Hool – manufacturers of the hydrogen buses, based in Belgium FirstGroup – one of the bus operators – who will operate 4 of the 10 buses Stagecoach – the additional bus operator – who will operate the remaining 6 buses
- From the point of view of energy security – the idea of producing energy generated from renewables and maximising their capacity by being able to store it for use whenever it’s needed Sustainable economic growth – business development and diversification into the industry Reducing carbon – zero emissions depending on production method Aberdeen City Region is known across the world as an energy knowledge and know-how centre. • Hydrogen is publicly accepted as a clean, locally produced, renewable fuel and is in use in transport, heat and power applications. • The region’s renewable energy capacity is being maximised with enough renewable hydrogen being produced to supply the region and a surplus being distributed further afield. • The region’s workforce is applying their transferable oil and gas skills in the hydrogen economy, which is also attracting new faces to this fast-growing industry from the local area and beyond. • Aberdeen no longer has three Air Quality Management Areas; hydrogen’s zero emissions applications, along with associated measures have helped reduce pollution levels and enabled compliance with national air quality objectives. • The region has reduced emissions by 42% in line with the Climate Change Act.
- Hydrogen as a energy/ fuel source is not a new technology but has seen real changes in its use over the last 10 years in response to the need to reduce carbon emissions and the increase in renewable energy Ever increasing development of hydrogen and fuel cell uses within the transport sector with markets are developing in Germany, Japan, Korea and the US. Large car manufacturers such as Hyundai, Toyota and Honda are moving in to commercial production on Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Lead to challenges associated with hydrogen production storage and refuelling infrastructure.
- This is supported by the Mckinsey Report presented by the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking, a EU commission body responsible for the development and support of the industry and policy in the EU. Report demonstrates that the commercialisation of vehicles such as car, buses and light vehicles are expected to occur in the next 3-5 years. This raises issues and constraints on the hydrogen infrastructure to support this development. In particular the development of refuelling infrastructure, links to renewable energy and hydrogen production as well the potential use of hydrogen as a by product from industrial processes.
- The Aberdeen Hydrogen Bus project aims to address the technical challenges to integrate hydrogen and fuel into low carbon transport solutions with Aberdeen and Scotland. Test the ability of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles to support battery electric vehicles as a technology to reduce carbon emissions for the transport sector The bus project aims to create demand for hydrogen ~ 160 -200kg/day which can allow other technologies and solutions to be tested such as balancing supply and demand of wind energy.
- The Aberdeen Hydrogen Bus Project consists of two European Funded project - High V Lo City and Hytransit. In total this has secured €10 million EU funding which allows Aberdeen to invest in hydrogen infrastructure and buses. The buses will be operated by First Bus and Stagecoach. There have been a number of other hydrogen bus projects (London, Amsterdam and Cologne) in Europe and this will the first hydrogen bus deployment in Scotland. When completed the Aberdeen Hydrogen Bus project will have the largest hydrogen bus fleet in Europe. The project will also provide the largest refuelling station of its type in the UK in the centre of Aberdeen An integrated maintenance facility for hydrogen vehicles within a working Council depot Demonstrate FCEV buses on commercial routes within Aberdeen City in comparison to conventional and diesel hybrid vehicles.
- There are a range of public and private sector partners involved to realise the bus project – Aberdeen is delighted to have such experts and market leaders in their field involved in the project, partners include: Aberdeen City Council – it has been shown that local authorities are instrumental in enabling demonstration projects and that they play a valuable role in contributing to the future realisation of new technologies BOC – part of the global Linde group – providing the hydrogen supply and the re-fuelling station Scottish & Southern Energy – looking at the grid balancing element of the project with partner Scottish Gas Networks Van Hool – manufacturers of the hydrogen buses, based in Belgium FirstGroup – one of the bus operators – who will operate 4 of the 10 buses Stagecoach – the additional bus operator – who will operate the remaining 6 buses
- The buses that are going to be used fare 4th generation Van Hool bus. The bus has the same performance characteristics as a diesel vehicle. Class 1 city bus – EU certified Bus is essentially a hybrid electric vehicle that runs on a Siemens drive system Hydrogen is stored on the bus using hydrogen tanks on the roof Hydrogen into electricity through 150kw fuel cell The bus has a range of 220 – 260 mile per day Zero Emissions
- The refuelling station will provided by BOC Linde Group and will be situated in the centre of the city at Aberdeen city Council’s Kittybrewster depot. Hydrogen will be generated onsite by 3 electrolysers which are capable of producing 400kg of hydrogen a day. The station is capable of dispensing 300kg a day and has an onsite storage of 42okg. Meet the demands of the buses which will be between 20 -30kg of hydrogen per bus. The station has been specified so that it can refuel a bus in 10 minutes and is expected to refuel all ten buses each day within a four hour window.
- Showing the concept we have for the possibilities of hydrogen production, storage and use. Strategic Hydrogen Framework for Aberdeen which is focusing on the future use of hydrogen economy in the Aberdeen City Region Focusing on: Developing hydrogen Infrastructure Production of renewable hydrogen Seek partnerships with the Seven Cities Alliance and Transport Scotland for large demonstration projects in line with FCHJU priorities. Local supply chain development Promotion and development to support hydrogen and fuel cell technology in transport and energy policy Aberdeen – centre of excellence for hydrogen technologies and demonstration projects.
- The Hydrogen bus Projects are not standalone initiatives, but they form part of a larger Strategic vision for the area which has been developed through transnsational cooperation. The Hydrogen Transport Economy (HyTrEc) project aims to improve access to and advance the adoption of hydrogen as an alternative energy vector across the North Sea Region. The project will identify and address structural impediments constraining development of, access to and adoption of this alternative fuel in urban and rural settings. The project will establish a transnational network which will improve accessibility to hydrogen across the North Sea Region as an alternative energy vector by: Establishing a North Sea Hydrogen Transport Stakeholder Group, and developing strategies and initiatives to create a fully functioning hydrogen corridor A transnational pilot study to improve the accessibility and connectivity of existing regional hydrogen corridors and supporting the development of hydrogen supply chain infrastructure Piloting a novel, portable hydrogen refuelling station demonstrator Developing a North Sea Region education forum to identify skills gaps and develop training solutions Facilitating access to public and private sector financial instruments which support the development of hydrogen technology Supporting the development of SME clusters to deliver hydrogen infrastructure solutions
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- As such we have played an active role in the development of the next ESI fund programme for Scotland. As many of you will know the next round of ESI funds will be very different -This is a new approach to delivery of the regional managed programmes (ERDF, ESF, EAFRD & MAFF) for 2014-2020, requiring greater integration and complementarity between them under one PA which will be the overarching framework for how the funds are used. As with the ETC funds the commission has been very clear that it expects fewer more focussed range of activities this time round, achieving a step change in terms of sustainable outcomes. Choice from the 11 of thematic objectives with requirement to focus majority of resources in ERDF programme on research and innovation, support for SMEs, and low carbon activity, to allocate a minimum of the Structural Funds allocation to ESF activities - Greater emphasis on the use of Financial Instruments/revolving funds. SG started working with partners at the end of 2011 to develop this approach and consulted in the summer on the proposed architecture of the programme and Governance arrangements including the use of Strategic Delivery Partnerships to develop proposals for strategic interventions under three Themed Funds which would form the basis for the Scottish Operational Programmes. There has been a lot of intensive work over the summer by the three Shadow Delivery Partnerships (one for each themed fund)to propose projects or strategic interventions and the outcomes they will need to deliver to contribute to E 2020 objectives. SDPs are made up of those organisations traditionally involved in the delivery of Structural Funds programmes, most likely to be main match funders and their delivery partners along with SG policy teams. These proposals are currently being refined and reviewed by Scottish Government to shape the final Partnership Agreement and draft Operational Programmes, final decisions require to be taken on how much of each fund will be allocated to each fund Theme and the individual strategic interventions - Overall funds lower – ERDF £400m ESF £400m, plus a further £50m ESF Youth Employment Initiative to be spent in the West of Scotland, with £172m of these funds ringfenced for Highland and islands in recognition of their transition status – SRDP c. £1.2m but much ringfenced for agriculture and forestry schemes. Hopefully you will be aware of the current consultation document which closes on 24th of this month, which gives more detail and the opportunity for you to provide further input to the process.
- Management and delivery quite different for the new period – for ERDF and ESF and elements of SRDP (innovation, F&D, rural business support) proposed delivery of an agreed range of activities via Lead Partners with limited or no open challenge fund These Lead partners will need to to take responsibility for each intervention and work with delivery partners for specific activities. At this stage, cannot be certain what specific interventions will be included but Likely that these are the Investment Priorities which will be included in the Partnership Agreement chapter for Scotland, with a focus on activities which contribute to Scotland’s Smart Specialisation approach and regional growth assets. R&TD&I – in particular focusing on commercialisation and collaboration between business and academia. Linked to sectors picked out as part of Smart Specialisation, and in support of identified regional strengths. ICT – only in relation to remote broadband roll-out (other aspects covered under SME competitiveness, skills, and labour market mobility SME Competitiveness – in particular identifying the next generation of potential growth companies with international aspirations, helping business exploit digital technology, innovation and developing leadership capacity; and making Scotland’s cities more investment-attractive and competitive Low Carbon Economy – a clear focus in getting a wide range of projects investment-ready (renewable heat, CHP, hydrogen fuel, renewable/marine energy…); and a focus on promoting a behavioural shift towards low-carbon transport options. Protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency – in particular in relation to business waste and efficiency, and promoting and up-scaling circular economies. Labour market mobility – a localised approach to addressing barriers to work, e.g. older workers, childcare, health inequalities, skills and employability. This should link closely to SME development to ensure that jobs are created alongside preparing people to take up sustainable employment. Social inclusion and combating poverty – intensive and targeted support at areas of multiple and complex need aimed at financial inclusion, household/family wellbeing and resilience and basic life skills (including digital literacy). Education, skills and lifelong learning – to complement Labour Market Mobility, aimed at increasing skills levels (vocational, academic and business-ready) linked to Smart Specialisation or regionally significant sectors – matching skills supply and demand – and extending and improving vocational education pathways Also remembering the LEADER programme will conti9nue to support rural community led activity.
- As such we have played an active role in the development of the next ESI fund programme for Scotland. As many of you will know the next round of ESI funds will be very different -This is a new approach to delivery of the regional managed programmes (ERDF, ESF, EAFRD & MAFF) for 2014-2020, requiring greater integration and complementarity between them under one PA which will be the overarching framework for how the funds are used. As with the ETC funds the commission has been very clear that it expects fewer more focussed range of activities this time round, achieving a step change in terms of sustainable outcomes. Choice from the 11 of thematic objectives with requirement to focus majority of resources in ERDF programme on research and innovation, support for SMEs, and low carbon activity, to allocate a minimum of the Structural Funds allocation to ESF activities - Greater emphasis on the use of Financial Instruments/revolving funds. SG started working with partners at the end of 2011 to develop this approach and consulted in the summer on the proposed architecture of the programme and Governance arrangements including the use of Strategic Delivery Partnerships to develop proposals for strategic interventions under three Themed Funds which would form the basis for the Scottish Operational Programmes. There has been a lot of intensive work over the summer by the three Shadow Delivery Partnerships (one for each themed fund)to propose projects or strategic interventions and the outcomes they will need to deliver to contribute to E 2020 objectives. SDPs are made up of those organisations traditionally involved in the delivery of Structural Funds programmes, most likely to be main match funders and their delivery partners along with SG policy teams. These proposals are currently being refined and reviewed by Scottish Government to shape the final Partnership Agreement and draft Operational Programmes, final decisions require to be taken on how much of each fund will be allocated to each fund Theme and the individual strategic interventions - Overall funds lower – ERDF £400m ESF £400m, plus a further £50m ESF Youth Employment Initiative to be spent in the West of Scotland, with £172m of these funds ringfenced for Highland and islands in recognition of their transition status – SRDP c. £1.2m but much ringfenced for agriculture and forestry schemes. Hopefully you will be aware of the current consultation document which closes on 24th of this month, which gives more detail and the opportunity for you to provide further input to the process.