Hydrogen Transport Programme
Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
19 September 2018
Suki Dhadar (OLEV)
Fiona Twisse & Kirsty Povey (Ricardo)
Adam Chase & Marcello Contestabile (E4tech)
2© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Agenda
Time Presentation By
1430 Welcome Fiona Twisse, Ricardo
1435 Address from OLEV Suki Dhadar, OLEV
1440 Introduction to HTP Suki Dhadar, OLEV
1450
Overview of the programme:
- Eligibility criteria Adam Chase, E4tech
1500 - Evaluation process Fiona Twisse, Ricardo
1510 Q&A Expert Panel, chaired by Adam Chase, E4tech
1550 Summarising key points Fiona Twisse, Ricardo
3© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
• Slides & webinar audio recording will be made available from:
https://ee.ricardo.com/htpgrants
• “Housekeeping” – how to ask the questions for the Q&A session
• Introducing the panel;
• Suki Dhadar, (OLEV)
• Fiona Twisse, Project Manager (Ricardo)
• Adam Chase, Assessment Panel (E4tech)
Welcome & Introductions
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
4© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Any questions?
Submit your question in writing using the panel on the right.
Attendee control panel
Successful CRC Compliance webinar
Welcome to the CRC Compliance Webinar
If your panel is minimised, click
the orange button to expand it.
Type your question here
5© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
• Ricardo-AEA has over 20 years’ experience in designing and implementing technology support
schemes for a range of UK Government customers, and has world-leading expertise in
assessing and monitoring hydrogen projects at the R&D and commercial deployment level. Our
work includes in-depth technical evaluation and research, high-profile policy analysis and
management of major publicly-funded grant support schemes for environmental technologies.
• E4tech has extensive experience in the area of hydrogen energy generally, and hydrogen
infrastructure specifically, gathered over 15 years in the industry. Our expertise in hydrogen
includes in-depth technology assessment for companies, investors and governments; techno-
economic analysis of infrastructure options for hydrogen refuelling; analysis of business cases
for specific hydrogen storage and refuelling configurations; and policy review and input.
Welcome & Introductions
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
6© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Address from OLEV – Suki Dhadar
The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) is a cross-Government, industry-endorsed team
combining policy and funding streams to simplify policy development and delivery to support the
early market for ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEV). OLEV aims to provide almost £1.5billion to
position the UK at the global forefront of ULEV development, manufacture and use. This will
contribute to economic growth and will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution on
our roads.
• Based in the Department for Transport, OLEV is part of the Department for Transport and the
Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.
7© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Our
mission…and for all new cars and
vans to be effectively zero
emission by 2040
“To put the UK at the
forefront of the design and
manufacturing of zero
emission vehicles...
Prime Minister, May 2018
”
8© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Drivers for change
Environment
Improving air
quality
Cleaner, quieter
cities
Reducing greenhouse
gas emissions
9© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Delivering our
industrial strategy
Lowering costs for
consumers and
businesses
Improving energy
security
Drivers for change
Opportunity
10© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Government’s July 2018
strategy sets out our
long-term ambitions and
measures to get there
£1.5bn funding over
2015-2021
11© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Address from OLEV – Suki Dhadar
A previous programme, the HRS Infrastructure Grants Scheme, was launched by OLEV on the 2nd
February 2015.
• The HRS Infrastructure Grants Scheme has provided £5.5 million in capital grant funding over 2
years (2015-17) for infrastructure projects via two funding streams;
– Stream 1 provided top-up funds for upgrades to existing operational demonstrator projects
– Stream 2 funds were allocated to the development of brand new hydrogen refuelling stations.
12© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Address from OLEV – Suki Dhadar
• Stage 2 of the Hydrogen for Transport Programme (HTP) has been designed to build on the successes of
Stage 1 of the same scheme – and an earlier scheme; the HRS Infrastructure Grants Scheme which was
launched in 2015. The HRS Infrastructure Grants Scheme provided £5.5 million in capital grant funding over 2
years (2015-17) for infrastructure projects.
• In order to build on the successes of the HRS Infrastructure Capital Grant Scheme, £23 million was allocated
to the Hydrogen Transport Programme (HTP), with the aim of expanding the network of hydrogen refuelling
stations alongside the deployment of fuel cell vehicles. Stage 1 of the HTP awarded £8.8 million to a project
that will bring nearly 200 new hydrogen powered vehicles to the UK alongside additional hydrogen refuelling
stations being built as well as upgrades to existing refuelling infrastructure.
• Ricardo Energy & Environment (supported by E4tech) have been contracted as the delivery partner to manage
the Hydrogen Transport Programme (HTP) on behalf of OLEV.
13© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Introduction to HTP – About the Programme – Suki Dhadar
Hydrogen for Transport Programme (HTP) providing up to £23m new grant funding
Stage 1
Stage 2
- Commit up to £9m
- 50:50 match funding
- Fund up to 7 HRSs
- PLUS vehicle fleets
- Commit up to £14m
- Fund up to 10 HRSs
- PLUS vehicle fleets
Stage Two contingent on
satisfactory progress on
vehicle supply and market
developments at Stage One.
14© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Introduction to HTP – Main objectives
Projects must offer best Value for Money to the Government and hence, the UK taxpayer.
15© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Introduction to HTP – Secondary objectives
Increasing the amount of hydrogen used and so increasing familiarity, real-
world experience and the economics of its delivery.
Enabling future expansion of both network and individual stations, by
judicious placement or the potential to add future capacity.
Ensuring credibility in the eyes of all stakeholders, including government,
local authorities, fleet operators, station operators and the general public.
Increasing knowledge throughout the sector, including expert knowledge on
performance and failures, best practice, and understanding of refuelling
patterns and how to move forward with network optimisation.
Increasing station throughput, improving the economics of the stations and
reducing the likelihood of technical problems linked to idle equipment.
16© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Introduction to HTP – Secondary objectives
Maximising the benefit to the UK hydrogen refuelling network, through ease
of access and by reinforcing it (some slight redundancy of station locations
will ensure that downtime has less impact for the customer), by extending it
(enabling vehicles to travel further) and by increasing the density (more
stations between nodes will enable more vehicles to travel within an area).
Enabling, where possible, additional applications that require hydrogen,
such as stationary applications or non-fuel cell vehicles, as well as
developing the case for expansion of the sector, for example through future
links to trains or ferries, or to renewable hydrogen.
Helping strengthen the supply chain by providing evidence of emerging
markets and hence some mitigation against the risk of early participation.
17© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Overview of the Programme – Stages of the HTP
18© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Overview of the Programme – Eligibility Criteria
The following are minimum requirements.
Hydrogen Refuelling Stations
• The HRS must be located in the UK
• The station as a whole must achieve TRL level 7 or above
- Prototype near or at planned operational system (as a minimum)
• The HRS must be accessible to all hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
• Projects should be fully operational by March 2020
19© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Hydrogen Refuelling Stations
• The station must demonstrate compliance with all relevant safety and security regulations
• The station must demonstrate compliance with appropriate fuelling protocols currently defined
as:
– SAE Technical Information Report (TIR) J2601: 2010 Fuelling protocols for Light Duty
Gaseous Hydrogen Surface Vehicles (until a new ISO or CEN regulation supersedes the SAE
protocol)
Overview of the Programme – Eligibility Criteria
20© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Hydrogen Refuelling Stations
• Selected use data (for example availability,
number of refuelling events, etc) must be
collected and shared quarterly under suitable
agreements
• All stations are required to dispense fuel at
350 and/or 700 bar pressure, with full
justification for the choice.
Overview of the Programme – Eligibility Criteria
21© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Hydrogen Refuelling Stations
• Stations must have a daily refuelling capacity
of no less than 80kg/day, though 200 kg/day
is preferred.
• Applications must demonstrate that large
fleets can be accommodated, by considering
the number of vehicles and their anticipated
refuelling requirements with the station
capacity and throughput.
Overview of the Programme – Eligibility Criteria
22© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Vehicles
• The hydrogen vehicles must be fuel cell vehicles operating on UK public roads.
- Fuel cell may be part of a hybrid powertrain
• The vehicles must comply with all safety regulations governing operation on public roads.
– The vehicles must be TRL 7 or above
Overview of the Programme – Eligibility Criteria
23© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Overview of the Programme – Evaluation Process
Applications must be completed on the application form at www.ee.ricardo.com/HTPGrants
We will not consider applications submitted in any other format.
Completed application forms and required attachments must be submitted electronically to
[email protected] by 09:00 BST on Monday 05 November 2018. An identical signed
original hard copy should be submitted to Ricardo Energy & Environment within 5 working days of
the deadline to:
Hydrogen Transport Programme
Ricardo Energy & Environment
Gemini Building
Fermi Avenue
Harwell International Business Park
Oxfordshire, OX11 0QR
24© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Overview of the Programme – Evaluation Process
Copy of applications
securely shared with OLEVApplications received via email
Clarification
sought from
applicants
Applications logged and assigned to assessors
1st Technical assessment (Infrastructure)
2nd Technical assessment (Fleet)
Eligibility checks
Commercial assessment
(economics experts)
QA review of all assessments
Produce application overview
Applications and overviews
sent to Selection PanelSelection Panel reviews
applications Selection Panel makes final
funding recommendations
Final funding recommendations
presented to OLEV Programme Board
Produce portfolio overview
Final funding decision made and all applicants notified
25© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Overview of the Programme – Evaluation Process
All applications will be checked for eligibility using the criteria outlined previously. Only
those that are considered to be valid will be fully assessed.
For all valid applications, the consortium will be subject to due diligence & must
provide all information required in the application form to facilitate this test, plus any
additional information requested during the assessment period.
Applications from any organisation failing the test (including failure to provide
requested information within 1 week of the request), or involving a consortium that
includes any organisation failing the test, will be ruled ineligible.
26© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Overview of the Programme – Evaluation Process
All applications will be checked for eligibility using the criteria outlined previously. Only
those that are considered to be valid will be fully assessed.
For all valid applications, the consortium will be subject to due diligence & must
provide all information required in the application form to facilitate this test, plus any
additional information requested during the assessment period.
Applications from any organisation failing the test (including failure to provide
requested information within 1 week of the request), or involving a consortium that
includes any organisation failing the test, will be ruled ineligible.
The assessment of proposals will be based only on the
information which is explicitly contained within your
application.
You must not assume that the assessment team has any
prior knowledge of your organisation, its work or the project.
27© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Overview of the Programme – Stage 2 Evaluation Process
Technical assessment - Selection Criteria Weightings
Category Criteria Weighting /100
Project relevance and
impacts (25%)
Clarity of the project objectives and relevance to the competition objectives 10
Potential and case for benefits to the UK 5
Potential and case for benefits to the refuelling network and vehicle fleet 10
Technical concept
(30%)
Credibility of the technical approach and relevance to the specific challenge 15
Level of robustness and credibility to reliably deliver H2 and vehicles 10
Does the Hydrogen production plan meet overall criteria? 5
Supply chain: economic
and environmental
aspects (20%)
Availability of components and the capacity of supply chains to deliver within
project timescales10
Demonstrated potential for lowering delivered hydrogen cost 5
Demonstrated potential for lowering the carbon footprint of the hydrogen 5
Project Implementation
(25%)
Confidence in skills and experience of the project team 5
Appropriateness of the project work plan and status of the project 5
Understanding of the project risks and their management 5
Appropriateness and clarity of communications plan 5
Credibility of project outline costing 5
28© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Overview of the Programme – Stage 2 Evaluation Process
Commercial Assessment Selection Criteria Weightings
Category Criteria Weighting /100
Project relevance and
impacts (25%)
Clarity of the project objectives and relevance to the competition objectives 10
Potential and case for benefits to the UK 5
Potential and case for benefits to the refuelling network and vehicle fleet 10
Making the commercial
case (40%)
Level of commercial advancement as a result of the project 5
Strength of case for DfT funding 25
Level of matched funding, other funding applications, and status of securing
funding 10
Supply chain: economic
and environmental
aspects (10%)
Availability of components and the capacity of supply chains to deliver within
project timescales10
Project Implementation
(25%)
Confidence in skills and experience of the project team 5
Appropriateness of the project work plan and status of the project 5
Understanding of the project risks and their management 5
Appropriateness and clarity of communications plan 5
Credibility of project outline costing 5
29© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Overview of the Programme – Evaluation Process
• OLEV have an obligation to ensure Value for Money (VfM) to the UK taxpayer
• OLEV therefore reserves the right to work with the applicants after the evaluation, to
optimise a network from a selection of those bids offering the greatest VfM.
• Good value for money means high benefits to the UK roll-out of FCEVs at a
reasonable cost.
• Demonstration of positive impacts such as;
• support for early fuel cell vehicles & increased utilisation of stations
• strategic geographic coverage with potential for expansion etc.
Projects must offer best Value for Money to the Government and hence, the UK taxpayer.
30© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Overview of the Programme – Evaluation Process
• OLEV have an obligation to ensure Value for Money (VfM) to the UK taxpayer
• OLEV therefore reserves the right to work with the applicants after the evaluation, to
optimise a network from a selection of those bids offering the greatest VfM.
• Good value for money means high benefits to the UK roll-out of FCEVs at a
reasonable cost.
• Demonstration of positive impacts such as;
• support for early fuel cell vehicles & increased utilisation of stations
• strategic geographic coverage with potential for expansion etc.
Projects must offer best Value for Money to the Government and hence, the UK taxpayer.
Potential for growth, development of
UK supply chain & opportunities for
learning & its exploitation will
strengthen bids
31© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Overview of the Programme – Evaluation Process
Best locations (or
combination of) to
balance growth of a
hydrogen refuelling
network and fleet
Resilience of
portfolio to identified
risks
Supporting
development of the
early market
Potential for de-
risking future
expansion of the early
network
Maximising learning
potential for wider
industry and future
markets
Projects assessed as a portfolio; which combination maximises
total net benefits given the overall £23 million budget?
?
32© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Overview of the Programme – Evaluation Process
When will decisions on the award of grants be known?
• January 2019
• All applicants will receive notification of decision
• All decisions will be final and there is no appeals process.
• Summary details of all successful grants will be published on the competition website.
• If successful, you will receive a grant offer from the Department for Transport (DfT).
– This offer may be subject to conditions that need to be met prior to acceptance.
– The grant offer letter, including T&C’s, form the agreement between your
organisation and DfT.
– You must sign the offer letter and return it to establish the agreement.
33© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Future Fuels for Flight and Freight Competition (F4C) - Prospective Bidders’ Event
34© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport Programme (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Pre-submitted questions
Pre-submitted questions Response
Will small scale hydrogen stations be applicable for
this bid?
There are few limitations or exclusions on the scale of
HRS. Please see page 10, paragraph 2.9 of the
guidance document for eligibility criteria.
Will the HRS funding be for NEW hydrogen stations or
just for upgrading the existing ones again? We need
new stations
The Hydrogen Transport Programme will provide
funding to support the roll out of hydrogen refuelling
stations and fuel cell vehicles in the UK. The
programme has two primary objectives:
1)To increase the number of publicly-accessible
hydrogen refuelling stations in the UK, and
2)To increase the number of fuel cell-powered
electric vehicles on UK roads.
35© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
Hydrogen for Transport Programme (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Pre-submitted questions
Pre-submitted questions Response
Which vehicles will be approved as part of the bid?
Will retrofits be applicable to diesel and EVs?
All FCEVs will in principle be considered, whether
bespoke or with fuel cells added to existing battery
vehicles, though they must meet all existing vehicle
standards. No ICE hydrogen vehicles will be eligible
for funding, whether bespoke or retrofitted, though
they can of course use the stations if appropriate. The
aim of the scheme is specifically to support the roll-out
and increased utilisation of fuel cell vehicles.
I'm assuming piloting hydrogen trucks (involving
logistics company) as part of a wider scheme for
fleet vehicles will not be eligible ?
All vehicles must meet eligibility criteria and
must be TRL level 7 or above.
Can you confirm the Gain share/match funding.
Is it the same as OLEV 1 i.e. 50 :50
The programme is a match-funded capital grant
scheme. Applicants will be required to cover
50% of costs.
What vehicles can be included as part of the
bid? Will retrofits and conversions be included?See above.
36© Ricardo-EE Ricardo Energy & Environment in Confidence
• Stage One application deadline: 05 November 2018 at 0900Hrs
• Applications must meet eligibility criteria, minimum requirements & all relevant safety &
security regulations
• Applications must provide strong evidence of source(s) of matched funding
• All information must be included within the application (which includes appendices)
• Original, signed hard copy required in addition to electronic copy
Applicants should refer to guidance & scheme documentation while preparing bids
Any queries can be directed to;
• HTP website and helpdesk:
– ee.ricardo.com/htpgrants
Hydrogen for Transport Programme (HTP) - Prospective Bidders’ Webinar
Summary
Fiona Twisse
Ricardo Energy & Environment
The Gemini Building
Fermi Avenue
Harwell, Didcot,
OX11 0QR