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Senior Research & Development Engineer (Power Electronics)
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The PNDC is a world-class facility with dedicated staff that will accelerate the adoption of new, smart technologies within advanced power grids, supporting the increased accommodation of renewable energy, electric vehicles, and demand side management. The £12.5 million Centre - the first of its kind in Europe – was founded by the University of Strathclyde and leading energy companies including Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution, with support from Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Funding Council. The Centre has expanded its membership since its founding and this growth is set to continue.
The United Nations climate change conference which is to be held in Glasgow in November should be a source of inspiration and an opportunity for Scottish
Fuel-cell stocks are higher on Wednesday. Plug Power and Renault agreed to create a 50-50 joint venture focused on vehicle systems based on hydrogen fuel cells.
Ballard Power Systems announced a purchase order from Arcola Energy, a UK-based leader in hydrogen and fuel cell integration specializing in zero-emission solutions for heavy-duty vehicles and transport applications, for Ballard FCmove-HD fuel cell modules to power a passenger train planned for demonstration during COP26, to be hosted by Glasgow.
Scottish Enterprise project converting train to hydrogen power
Scottish Enterprise, Transport Scotland and the Hydrogen Accelerator, based at the University of St Andrews, have appointed Arcola Energy and a consortium of industry leaders in hydrogen fuel cell integration, rail engineering and functional safety to deliver Scotland’s first hydrogen powered train.
A key objective of the project is to create opportunities for the Scottish rail supply chain through skills development and industrialisation of the technology.
A retired ScotRail Class 314 electric set has been transported by road from its depot in Glasgow to the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway where it will be converted to hydrogen-powered a cleaner, greener alternative to diesel for non-electrified routes.