SGN has completed the construction of its first domestic hydrogen gas network in Levenmouth, Fife.
According to a statement, green hydrogen gas, created using renewable electricity from a local 7MW offshore wind turbine, will flow through the new 8.4km network when it goes live next year.
Residents living in the area will then have the option of signing up to SGN’s H100 Fife trial.
The statement said that H100 Fife will enable customers to heat their homes and cook food “free of carbon emissions”.
Participants in H100 Fife will still have boilers and radiators and be able to keep their homes at a comfortable temperature the same way as they do now, it noted.
Max Biret, H100 Fife distribution manager, said: “I’m thrilled to announce the completion of our green gas network. The exceptional teamwork and dedication from our SGN team and our contractors SMART Utilities made this possible. We’re grateful to the Levenmouth community for your trust, patience and cooperation. Your support has been invaluable in helping us deliver a high-quality project on schedule.
“Having this new network in place means we can start converting customers to green hydrogen once our production and storage site is ready next year. We’re still welcoming more customers to join if you live in the network area. We’ll support you every step of the way through your energy transition.”
Stuart Russell, SMART utilities construction manager, added: “I was born and bred in Fife and feel very proud to be delivering this world first green energy project for the local community. I’m delighted to see that so many local people have taken the opportunity to be part of this first of its kind decarbonisation scheme.”