Worthing Crematorium has become the first in the world to trial a switch to cleaner, greener hydrogen energy.

The pioneering Worthing HyCrem project involves one of the three cremators at the site being powered exclusively with green hydrogen - a world first - for a four-week period.

The new process uses green hydrogen, which is produced using electricity from renewable sources. Unlike natural gas, hydrogen doesn't give off carbon emissions when burnt. Green hydrogen is also produced without any carbon emissions.

The HyCrem project is a joint effort, with FT Pipeline Systems acting as lead partner to Worthing Borough Council. DFW Europe, Net Zero Associates, Ricardo-AEA, PJ Combustion Solutions, Abbott Risk Consulting, Safety Monitors and GeoPura are also all involved with the project.

The University of Brighton will be monitoring the air quality throughout the four-week trial and will identify any changes in emissions. A business case will be developed to permanently reduce emissions at the crematorium using the most appropriate technology once the findings of the project have been evaluated.

We look forward with great interest to future updates

For more information https://worthingcrem.co.uk