Trafford Green Hydrogen

Trafford Green Hydrogen is Carlton Power and Schroders Greencoat’s planned electrolytic hydrogen facility at Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park. The wider consent allows up to 200MW; it is intended to be developed in phases.[1][2]

Current position

The 31 March 2026 supply announcement identifies an industrial customer. Plant construction and hydrogen delivery have not been verified.

Project details

Carlton describes a 15MW initial phase. The government’s HAR1 award table lists 10.5MW for Trafford; these are different published scopes, not operating output.
An agreement announced in March 2026 provides for hydrogen supply to Wienerberger’s Denton brickworks by tube trailer. The customer’s planned fuel conversion is targeted for autumn 2028.
The hydrogen scheme occupies part of Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park. The approximate pin uses the official reference for the later reserved-matters application.

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Timeline

2022
Planning consent secured for up to 200MW.

December 2023
HAR1 table identified a 10.5MW supported project.

31 March 2026
Wienerberger supply agreement announced.

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