Barrow Green Hydrogen - Carlton Power hydrogen hub
Overview
StatusFID / ConstructionInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Country · regionUnited KingdomCarlton Power · as of 2026 · GB-CMA CumbriaCarlton Power · as of 2026
TechnologyProton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolysis using Plug GenEco electrolysers (supply agreement announced 2026-05-20).
ProductH2International Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity30 MWInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity values retain their recorded units and scope. MW, kt H₂/y and Nm³ H₂/h are different measures; this page does not convert or add them without a shared operating basis.
Details
Technology & product
Componentselectrolyzer (PEM)Carlton Power · as of 2026
Configuration DetailContracted supply of six 5 MW Plug GenEco PEM electrolysers for the 30 MW Barrow Green Hydrogen project (announced 2026-05-20).
Project Typehydrogen production facilityCarlton Power · as of 2026
Status & timeline
Date online (tracker field)2028 (meaning under review)International Energy Agency · as of 2026
Location & names
Site NameBarrow-in-FurnessCarlton Power · as of 2026
AliasBarrow Green HydrogenCarlton Power · as of 2026
Official NameBarrow Green Hydrogen ProjectCarlton Power · as of 2026
Additional project information
Administrative AreaBarrow-in-FurnessInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
CountryUnited KingdomInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
TechnologyPEMInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity (Nm³ H₂/h)5,769 Nm³ H₂/hInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity (kt H2/y)4.5 kt H2/yInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity (Announced Size)30 MWInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Timeline
- Final investment decision (FID) : 2026-05-20Carlton Power · as of 2026
- Construction start : 2026-05-20Carlton Power · as of 2026
- Target start of operation : 2028Carlton Power · as of 2026
Connected companies
A normalized project development role; it does not assert an official title, sole developer status, EPC role, or operator role.
- Developer (normalized project development lead)
- Organization-to-Project: Developing the project in partnership with Schroders Greencoat.
- Source: The Project Publication date unknown · accessed 2026-09-01 Project overview; development paragraph
Sources & record history
Sources
- IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset Shared by 11 fields: Snapshot 2026-06-18 · Confidence: reported · Older value (2026)
- Carlton Power Carlton Power (https://www.carltonpower.co.uk/news/carlton-power-and-schroders-greencoat-reach-final-investment-decision-on-barrow-green-hydrogen-project) · 2026-05-20
- H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) · Publication date unknown · accessed 2026-08-17
- www.globenewswire.com 30 MW Barrow Green Hydrogen Project Achieves Final Investment Decision with Plug Power Electrolyzer Supply · 2026-05-20 Shared by 2 fields: Source dated 2026-05-20 · Current
Field sources
Shared date, confidence and value status appear once with their source above; a dash in the table refers to that source context.
| Field | Shown value | Original value | Source | Date basis | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Barrow Green Hydrogen - Carlton Power hydrogen hub | View exact valueBarrow Green Hydrogen - Carlton Power hydrogen hub | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Site Name | Barrow-in-Furness | View exact valueBarrow-in-Furness | Carlton Power (https://www.carltonpower.co.uk/news/carlton-power-and-schroders-greencoat-reach-final-investment-decision-on-barrow-green-hydrogen-project); Carlton Power (https://www.carltonpower.co.uk/news/carlton-power-and-schroders-greencoat-reach-final-investment-decision-on-barrow-green-hydrogen-project); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Source dated 2026-05-20 | Older value (2026) |
| Administrative Area | GB-CMA Cumbria | View exact valueGB-CMA Cumbria | Carlton Power (https://www.carltonpower.co.uk/news/carlton-power-and-schroders-greencoat-reach-final-investment-decision-on-barrow-green-hydrogen-project); Carlton Power (https://www.carltonpower.co.uk/news/carlton-power-and-schroders-greencoat-reach-final-investment-decision-on-barrow-green-hydrogen-project); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Source dated 2026-05-20 | Older value (2026) |
| Alias | Barrow Green Hydrogen | View exact value[{"kind":"source_label","name":"Barrow Green Hydrogen"}] | Carlton Power (https://www.carltonpower.co.uk/news/carlton-power-and-schroders-greencoat-reach-final-investment-decision-on-barrow-green-hydrogen-project); Carlton Power (https://www.carltonpower.co.uk/news/carlton-power-and-schroders-greencoat-reach-final-investment-decision-on-barrow-green-hydrogen-project); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Source dated 2026-05-20 | Older value (2026) |
| Country | United Kingdom | View exact valueGBR | Carlton Power (https://www.carltonpower.co.uk/news/carlton-power-and-schroders-greencoat-reach-final-investment-decision-on-barrow-green-hydrogen-project); Carlton Power (https://www.carltonpower.co.uk/news/carlton-power-and-schroders-greencoat-reach-final-investment-decision-on-barrow-green-hydrogen-project); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Source dated 2026-05-20 | Older value (2026) |
| Official Name | Barrow Green Hydrogen Project | View exact value[{"lang":"en","name":"Barrow Green Hydrogen Project","evidence":["E-01"]}] | Carlton Power (https://www.carltonpower.co.uk/news/carlton-power-and-schroders-greencoat-reach-final-investment-decision-on-barrow-green-hydrogen-project); Carlton Power (https://www.carltonpower.co.uk/news/carlton-power-and-schroders-greencoat-reach-final-investment-decision-on-barrow-green-hydrogen-project); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Source dated 2026-05-20 | Older value (2026) |
| Components | electrolyzer (PEM) | View exact value{"kind":"electrolyzer","tech":"PEM","tech_raw":"GenEco™ Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers","component_id":"CMP-1"} | Carlton Power (https://www.carltonpower.co.uk/news/carlton-power-and-schroders-greencoat-reach-final-investment-decision-on-barrow-green-hydrogen-project); Carlton Power (https://www.carltonpower.co.uk/news/carlton-power-and-schroders-greencoat-reach-final-investment-decision-on-barrow-green-hydrogen-project); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Source dated 2026-05-20 | Older value (2026) |
| Configuration Detail | Contracted supply of six 5 MW Plug GenEco PEM electrolysers for the 30 MW Barrow Green Hydrogen project (announced 2026-05-20). | View exact valueContracted supply of six 5 MW Plug GenEco PEM electrolysers for the 30 MW Barrow Green Hydrogen project (announced 2026-05-20). | 30 MW Barrow Green Hydrogen Project Achieves Final Investment Decision with Plug Power Electrolyzer Supply | — | — |
| Product | H2 | View exact valueH2 | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Project Type | hydrogen production facility | View exact valuehydrogen_production_facility | Carlton Power (https://www.carltonpower.co.uk/news/carlton-power-and-schroders-greencoat-reach-final-investment-decision-on-barrow-green-hydrogen-project); Carlton Power (https://www.carltonpower.co.uk/news/carlton-power-and-schroders-greencoat-reach-final-investment-decision-on-barrow-green-hydrogen-project); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Source dated 2026-05-20 | Older value (2026) |
| Technology | Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolysis using Plug GenEco electrolysers (supply agreement announced 2026-05-20). | View exact valueProton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolysis using Plug GenEco electrolysers (supply agreement announced 2026-05-20). | 30 MW Barrow Green Hydrogen Project Achieves Final Investment Decision with Plug Power Electrolyzer Supply | — | — |
| Capacity | 30 MW | View exact value30 MW | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Event | Final investment decision (FID) : 2026-05-20 | View exact value{"date":"2026-05-20","tags":{"as_of":"2026-05-20","source":"Carlton Power","evidence":["E-01"],"judged_by":"worker_review","confidence":"high","accessed_at":"2026-08-18T00:00:00Z"},"ev_type":"EV-05","event_id":"V-01","raw_date_text":"Carlton Power, the UK independent energy infrastructure development company and Schroders Greencoat, the specialist renewables and energy transition infrastructure manager of Schroders Capital, today announce that they have reached Final Investment Decision (FID) on the 30MW Barrow Green Hydrogen Project in Cumbria.","date_precision":"day"} | Carlton Power (https://www.carltonpower.co.uk/news/carlton-power-and-schroders-greencoat-reach-final-investment-decision-on-barrow-green-hydrogen-project); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Source dated 2026-05-20 | Older value (2026) |
| Event | Construction start : 2026-05-20 | View exact value{"date":"2026-05-20","tags":{"as_of":"2026-05-20","source":"Carlton Power","evidence":["E-05"],"judged_by":"worker_review","confidence":"high","accessed_at":"2026-08-18T00:00:00Z"},"ev_type":"EV-10","event_id":"V-02","raw_date_text":"Barrow, as the first project to reach FID and enter construction within the GHECO platform, marks a significant step in the continued growth of Schroders Greencoat’s broader energy transition capability which spans hydrogen, grid infrastructure, battery storage, district heating and electric vehicle charging.","date_precision":"day"} | Carlton Power (https://www.carltonpower.co.uk/news/carlton-power-and-schroders-greencoat-reach-final-investment-decision-on-barrow-green-hydrogen-project); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Source dated 2026-05-20 | Older value (2026) |
| Event | Target start of operation : 2028 | View exact value{"date":"2028","tags":{"as_of":"2026-05-20","source":"Carlton Power","evidence":["E-06"],"judged_by":"transcription","confidence":"high","accessed_at":"2026-08-18T00:00:00Z"},"ev_type":"EV-14","event_id":"V-03","raw_date_text":"This development, set to enter commercial operation in 2028, aims to support the Government’s low-carbon hydrogen production programme, part of the UK’s clean energy mission, and represents a meaningful step in mobilising private capital at scale behind the UK’s hydrogen ambitions.","date_precision":"year"} | Carlton Power (https://www.carltonpower.co.uk/news/carlton-power-and-schroders-greencoat-reach-final-investment-decision-on-barrow-green-hydrogen-project); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200); H2Prism earlier record (SRC-C-P200) | Source dated 2026-05-20 | Older value (2026) |
| Event | Date online : 2028 | View exact value{"date":"2028","date_precision":"year","event":"Date online","basis":"iea_hydrogen_projects_raw.csv"} | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Progress Status | FID / Construction | View exact valueFID/Construction | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Administrative Area | Barrow-in-Furness | View exact valueBarrow-in-Furness | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | View exact valueUnited Kingdom | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Technology | PEM | View exact valuePEM | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity (Nm³ H₂/h) | 5,769 Nm³ H₂/h | View exact value5769.2307692307695 Nm³ H₂/h | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity (kt H2/y) | 4.5 kt H2/y | View exact value4.497923076923077 kt H2/y | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity (Announced Size) | 30 MW | View exact value30 MW | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
Record history
2 current sourced values · 14 older values · Record updated