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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Alex Lawson Energy correspondent

Peak power: hydrogen to be injected into UK station for first time

View of the Brigg site
Brigg power station in Lincolnshire. ‘Peaking plants’ generally run only when there is a high demand. Photograph: Bax Walker/Alamy

Hydrogen will be injected into an emergency gas-fired power station for the first time in a pilot backed by the owner of British Gas.

Centrica has invested in an industry joint venture which will trial using hydrogen at an existing “peaking plant” at its Brigg station in Lincolnshire, the Guardian can reveal.

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