Adelan chief executive Dr Michaela Kendall has been named as one of twenty-one Mission Innovation Champions around the world in recognition of her role in the clean energy transition.
In the second year of the international Mission Innovation Champions programme, Adelan leader Dr Michaela Kendall has been recognized for her extraordinary role in the hydrogen economy. Making energy cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable, Adelan’s pioneering fuel cell technology has been identified as making an outstanding contribution to the low carbon energy transition and Dr Kendall has consequently been selected as the UK’s first winning entrant.
A completely new effort to recognize outstanding individuals working on vital clean energy research and technology, the international Mission Innovation Champions programme attracts worldwide attention to the most promising ideas from across the globe. The programme facilitates engagement from governments, research institutes, affiliated organizations, and private sector investors supporting cross-border exchanges of ideas and talent and building a community of visionaries.
As part of a global team, Dr Kendall joins a network of international leaders committed to the promise of clean energy research and development and will help activate and engage the clean energy transition.
Reflecting on the award, Dr Kendall said: “Recognition for Adelan’s pioneering role in the clean energy transition is a fantastic boost for the whole Adelan team, and The Midlands. It’s vital that technologies such as our hydrogen-ready fuel cells are rolled out commercially if we are to tackle the twin challenges of climate change and urban air quality. Britain has a key role to play in building the global manufacturing capacity to install low carbon energy and we continue Birmingham’s long history of energy innovators. I am thrilled that our Adelan family has been internationally recognised. Now it is time for the UK to support players like Adelan to roll this out”.
To discover more about how Adelan can support your future energy ambitions or to meet your requirements for clean, quiet and reliable energy for remote, mobile or any other applications, please contact Dr Kendall and the rest of the Adelan team at:
Adelan Ltd, 15 Weekin Works, 112-116 Park Hill Road, Birmingham, B17 9HD (UK)
Tel: +44 (0)121 427 8033
Alternatively, visit us at: www.Adelan.co.uk
About Adelan
First founded in The Midlands, Birmingham-based Adelan pioneered microtubular solid oxide fuel cell (mSOFC) technology more than 30 years’ ago. Adelan’s patented and scalable technology gives the fuel cell unprecedented flexibility, allowing the system to run cleanly on a range of commonly available fuels such as LPG, natural gas or propane/butane mix. As a result, though Adelan fuel cells can also run on hydrogen, they offer considerable additional operational flexibility and ease of use benefits whilst retaining a small, compact and lightweight footprint.
Adelan has successfully demonstrated SOFC’s potential by powering auxiliary power on a very light rail (VLR) vehicle in the Black Country, reducing operating costs through fuel efficiency and slashing carbon emissions
The collaboration between Adelan and the UK Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) aims to scale up production in the UK. This partnership will increase UK manufacturing capacity to enhance the UK electric vehicle supply chain
Following the Invest West Midlands case study, Adelan’s innovative microtubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (mSOFCs) have been highlighted for their ability to use conventional fuels like propane and biomethane.
Hydrogen fuel cells are key to a low-carbon energy future, but face challenges in production, infrastructure, and costs. Adelan’s microtubular SOFCs provide an immediate solution by using readily available fuels like propane and biomethane, supporting the hydrogen economy transition.
Pioneering mobile fuel cell applications, Adelan scores another win with its proven SOFC technology, with a project with construction giant Speedy Hire. A hybridised system powered by fuel cells could spell the answer to decarbonising mobile construction lifts.
The UK Mission Innovation Hydrogen Champion proposes 3 simple steps to build a UK green hydrogen ecosystem: 1) National strategy, 2) Regional clustering, 3) Democratise tech funding
