The Barrow-in-Furness project, developed by Carlton Power through a joint venture with Schroders Greencoat, will feature six 5 MW Plug Power GenEco Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers powered by renewable electricity. Under a secured offtake agreement with Kimberly-Clark, the plant will supply green hydrogen to a nearby manufacturing facility, helping reduce carbon emissions across operations.
For the Trafford Green Hydrogen project, Plug Power will provide 15 MW of GenEco PEM electrolyzers. Situated within the Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park, this flagship initiative will produce green hydrogen using renewable and low-carbon electricity to serve local manufacturing, heavy transport operators, and municipal fleets. Operations are expected to begin in 2027. Trafford Green forms a central part of Greater Manchester’s long-term net zero strategy.
The Langage Green Hydrogen project includes two 5 MW GenEco PEM electrolyzers. The facility will use renewable energy to produce green hydrogen for industrial decarbonization. As capacity scales and demand rises, the green hydrogen can also serve as an alternative fuel for commercial and passenger transport as well as heating networks.
All three projects are supported by the UK Government’s Hydrogen Business Model (Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 – HAR1). FID for the Barrow-in-Furness and Trafford projects is expected by the end of 2025, while FID for Langage Green is anticipated in the first quarter of 2026. Once operational, the Barrow-in-Furness project will be a key driver of the hydrogen economy in Northwest England, while Trafford Green and Langage Green will strengthen regional hydrogen infrastructure, enabling multi-sector adoption and supporting diverse hydrogen users. Together, the projects serve as models for industrial decarbonization and energy security, advancing the UK’s low-carbon hydrogen goals.
“These projects underscore Plug Power’s growing leadership in the European hydrogen market and our ability to deliver scalable, reliable electrolyzers for industrial applications,” said Jose Luis Crespo, President and Chief Revenue Officer of Plug Power. “Through trusted partnerships and government-backed initiatives like HAR1, we’re accelerating the adoption of green hydrogen to help major manufacturers achieve their decarbonization goals.”
Eric Adams, Hydrogen Director at Carlton Power, added: “Partnering with Plug Power ensures we’re combining proven technology with long-term investment and operational expertise. We’re developing projects that set a new standard for scale, performance, and sustainability in green hydrogen production, and furthering the UK’s industrial decarbonization.”
Plug Power operates the largest electrolytic liquid hydrogen plant in the United States and maintains additional facilities in Tennessee and Louisiana. Its GenEco electrolyzers deliver high efficiency and reliability, supported by long-term service solutions to optimize performance and reduce lifecycle costs. Europe remains a strategic growth market, with multi-gigawatt electrolyzer projects underway in Spain, the UK, and other regions, supported by a $2 billion global opportunity pipeline.
