Hear from the people behind Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre and our collaborators

“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
“The centre is uniquely structured in terms of collaborations between academic research, industry and policy makers. This unique synergy allows us to quickly test new technical concepts, commercialise products and develop skilled work force. This non-traditional academic career pathway is what attracted us to come and work here at the Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre.”
Dr Laurie King,
Senior Lecturer. Previously at the SUNCAT Research Center at Stanford University, California
Dr Yagya Regmi,
Research Fellow. Previously at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California

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.

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.

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.

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.

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“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

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

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Our Partners

Manchester Metropolitan University
GMCA Greater Manchester Combined Authority
European Union. European Regional Development Fund