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The Only Way Is Hydrogen?

by Karen Brooks, Deputy Director, GW-SHIFT

The Only Way is Hydrogen? – Small molecule. Big clean future. Hosted by Karen Brooks, Deputy Director of GW-SHIFT and green hydrogen-curious newbie, The Only Way is Hydrogen is a 12-episode podcast exploring the real role hydrogen could play in creating a cleaner future. Across the series, Karen speaks with experts from local government, energy utilities, transport, industry, research, the arts, businesses and communities to cut through hype and explain hydrogen in plain language. Episodes explore hydrogen’s role in heating homes, transport, and industry; how it compares with electricity; what it means for cost, reliability, jobs, and everyday life; and what must change in policy and infrastructure to reach net zero by 2050. Rather than promoting green hydrogen as a silver bullet, the series focuses on evidence, lived experience, and honest debate - helping listeners understand where hydrogen genuinely fits, and where it doesn’t. Is hydrogen the only way - or just one part of the solution?https://www.linkedin.com/company/gw-shift/ https://www.instagram.com/gwshift/https://www.facebook.com/gwshiftuk

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8. Making Hydrogen Happen: Beyond the Pilot with Chris Foxall

This episode of The Only Way Is Hydrogen? shifts the conversation away from asking whether hydrogen works and towards the bigger challenge: how do we make hydrogen happen

Sep 2
33 min

7. Transport, Technology & Transition: The Future of Clean Mobility with Sara Sloman

Not electric or hydrogen. Electric and hydrogen. Building a transport system fit for every journey. Transport is one of the biggest challenges on the road to net zero. W

Aug 4
31 min

6. Discovery, Design & Deployment: The Science Behind Hydrogen with Tim Mays

Hydrogen has enormous potential as a clean energy carrier, but producing, storing and transporting it efficiently remains one of the key scientific challenges. In this e

Jun 30
33 min

5. Industry, Innovation & Investment: Wales’ Net-Zero Future with Ben Burggraaf

Heavy industry is at the heart of the net-zero challenge - powering modern life while producing a significant share of global emissions. Karen Brooks is joined by Ben Bu

Jun 3
31 min

4. Policy, Place & Partnerships: A Local Authority Perspective on Net Zero with Anna Lewis

Local authorities are on the front line of net zero, making real decisions on energy, infrastructure and what works for communities. Karen Brooks is joined by Anna Lewis

May 6
31 min

3. Security, Supply & Sustainability: Wales & West Utilities on the Energy Transition with Matt Hindle

The energy system that powers our homes and communities is evolving, but what does that really mean in practice? Karen Brooks is joined by Matt Hindle from Wales & West

Mar 31
32 min

2. Power, Policy & Progress: The UK’s Hydrogen Future with Emma Guthrie

In Power, Policy & Progress: The UK’s Hydrogen Future, Karen Brooks speaks with Emma Guthrie, CEO of the Hydrogen Energy Association, about how hydrogen fits into Britain

Mar 4
32 min

1. Hydrogen Takes the Stage: Reinventing Starlight Express with Sir Richard Stilgoe

Karen Brooks raises the curtain on a world where engines race, music soars, and the future of clean energy takes centre stage with musical legend Sir Richard Stilgoe. Ric

Feb 4
28 min

The Only Way is Hydrogen? Series Trailer

The Only Way is Hydrogen? – Small molecule. Big clean future Hosted by Karen Brooks, Deputy Director of GW-SHIFT and green hydrogen-curious newbie, The Only Way is Hydr

Jan 28
1 min