The Only Way Is Hydrogen?

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6 Oct 2026 · 33 min

9. Can the Farms of Tomorrow Feed Us... and Power Us? with Richard Gueterbock

Tomorrow's farms may do much more than grow crops and raise livestock. Karen Brooks talks to Richard Gueterbock, Director of Foodchains, about how farms are evolving into integrated energy hubs using renewable electricity, biomethane and hydrogen to support cleaner transport, rural businesses and energy resilience. A fascinating conversation about food security, innovation and the future of rural Britain. https://www.linkedin.com/company/gw-shift/ https://www.instagram.com/gwshift/ https://ww...

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   S1 · E8 · 2 Sep 2026 · 33 min

   8. Making Hydrogen Happen: Beyond the Pilot with Chris Foxall

   This episode of The Only Way Is Hydrogen? shifts the conversation away from asking whether hydrogen works and towards the bigger challenge: how do we make hydrogen happen? Chris Foxall, Founder & CEO of Hyppo, offers a unique commercial perspective, explaining how Hyppo is helping turn successful demonstrations into repeatable deployment by creating demand, connecting infrastructure and building regional energy ecosystems that deliver today. https://www.linkedin.com/company/gw-shif...

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   S1 · E7 · 4 Aug 2026 · 32 min

   7. Transport, Technology & Transition: The Future of Clean Mobility with Sara Sloman

   Not electric or hydrogen. Electric and hydrogen. Building a transport system fit for every journey. Transport is one of the biggest challenges on the road to net zero. While electric vehicles dominate headlines, there are many sectors where batteries alone may not provide the answer. In this episode, Sara Sloman discusses how hydrogen can complement electrification, the importance of customer experience, infrastructure, policy and innovation, and why the clean transport transition will requi...

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   S1 · E6 · 30 Jun 2026 · 33 min

   6. Discovery, Design & Deployment: The Science Behind Hydrogen with Tim Mays

   Hydrogen has enormous potential as a clean energy carrier, but producing, storing and transporting it efficiently remains one of the key scientific challenges. In this episode of The Only Way Is Hydrogen?, Karen Brooks speaks with Professor Tim Mays from the University of Bath about the science behind hydrogen storage. The conversation explores how materials science could unlock new ways of storing hydrogen safely and the importance of collaboration between research and industry. Because whe...

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   S1 · E5 · 3 Jun 2026 · 32 min

   5. Industry, Innovation & Investment: Wales’ Net-Zero Future with Ben Burggraaf

   Heavy industry is at the heart of the net-zero challenge - powering modern life while producing a significant share of global emissions. Karen Brooks is joined by Ben Burggraaf, Chief Executive Officer of Net Zero Industry Wales, to explore how sectors like steel, cement, chemicals and manufacturing can decarbonise, and what it will take to drive innovation and investment at scale. Because this transition isn’t just about cutting emissions - it’s about building the infrastructure, investment ...

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   S1 · E4 · 6 May 2026 · 31 min

   4. Policy, Place & Partnerships: A Local Authority Perspective on Net Zero with Anna Lewis

   Local authorities are on the front line of net zero, making real decisions on energy, infrastructure and what works for communities. Karen Brooks is joined by Anna Lewis from Caerphilly County Borough Council to explore where hydrogen fits into local delivery, the challenges of balancing cost and impact, and what it takes to turn ambition into action. Because net zero isn’t a plan. it’s a delivery challenge. https://www.linkedin.com/company/gw-shift/ https://www.instagram.com/gwshift/ ...

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   S1 · E3 · 31 Mar 2026 · 33 min

   3. Security, Supply & Sustainability: Wales & West Utilities on the Energy Transition with Matt Hindle

   The energy system that powers our homes and communities is evolving, but what does that really mean in practice? Karen Brooks is joined by Matt Hindle from Wales & West Utilities to explore hydrogen’s role in the UK’s energy transition, how the gas network is changing, and the challenges around safety, skills and delivery. Because the transition to cleaner energy only works if it’s trusted, reliable and ready for real life. https://www.linkedin.com/company/gw-shift/ https://www.ins...

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