Redcar College Powers Up Hydrogen Training Hub
Redcar, Monday, 3 November 2025.
Redcar and Cleveland College launches UK’s first modular hydrogen refuelling facility. Students and locals dive into hydrogen tech, sparking Teesside’s clean energy future. Exciting times ahead!
A Boost for Teesside’s Hydrogen Economy
The hydrogen transition just got a major boost in Teesside. Redcar and Cleveland College has officially unveiled a modular hydrogen refuelling and training facility, marking it as the first of its kind in the UK education sector. This initiative is backed by £286,000 from the Tees Valley Combined Authority’s Hydrogen Transport Programme [1].
Hands-On Training with Advanced Technology
Students and apprentices now have access to four mobile training units supplied by Aberdeen-based Hydrasun, allowing them to experience hydrogen transport technology firsthand. The facility integrates hydrogen refuelling systems and three Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicles into its training programmes, directly connecting academic learning to the fast-evolving clean transport landscape [1].
Creating a Living Lab for Hydrogen
This facility complements the Tees Valley Hydrogen Transport Hub and the upcoming permanent refuelling station at Teesside International Airport, forming a connected ecosystem of hydrogen infrastructure. As Sarah Walker from Tees Valley Combined Authority noted, the initiative is bringing thousands of highly skilled jobs to the region, ensuring local people have the right training to seize these opportunities [1].
Hydrogen in Practice
Neil Holmes from Hydrasun highlighted the project’s impact: it provides an exciting opportunity for students to engage with hydrogen systems in a practical setting. This hands-on experience demystifies hydrogen technology and equips the future workforce with valuable skills [1].
ZeroMission’s Perspective
ZeroMission sees this as the ecosystem thinking needed for the clean transport transition. The initiative bridges education, innovation, and deployment, showcasing what is possible when regional authorities, industry innovators, and education providers collaborate [1].