Recommendation 29

DESNZ should commission research in the next six months into the public acceptability of hydrogen storage, in particular in the local communities which are most likely to host it. A public information and dialogue campaign that explains the envisaged role for hydrogen, as well as its safety aspects, is essential and must be a priority for the Government—it cannot be left to developers. The campaign should emphasise the importance and benefits of these energy infrastructure projects for national and economic security, as well as the industry experience with producing and using large volumes of hydrogen today.