Spotlight on… ITM Power

ITM Power’s vision is to help the world reach net-zero through the power of zero-carbon hydrogen energy systems that provide energy security and independence from fossil fuels.

For the past twenty years, ITM Power has been designing and manufacturing electrolyser systems that generate green hydrogen based on proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology.

These electrolysers require just renewable energy and water, with oxygen and water vapour the only by-products.

PEM electrolysers enable the storage of excess energy that would typically be sold off to the market at a financial loss—or not harnessed at all—and instead store that energy to sell into a new green hydrogen market.

They can also be used to decarbonise multiple sectors including zero-emission transportation, industrial processes, and the green chemicals sector.

As the first hydrogen related company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, the team at ITM Power are globally recognised experts in their field.

In recent years, interest in green hydrogen has increased rapidly worldwide – and to help meet demand and accelerate global progress towards net-zero, the company has scaled up at speed.

In 2021, it opened a new Gigafactory in Bessemer Park, Sheffield: the world’s largest electrolyser production factory.

This has enabled ITM Power to cut the cost of electrolysers by almost 40% in the next three years, from increased automation and economics of scale.

They also work strategically with partners – including Linde, Shell, Snam, Hyundai, and Honda, among others – to scale their impact, industrial reach, and market penetration.

Key to its continued growth and success is ITM Power’s equity fundraising efforts.

Building on three successful fundraisers, it raised £250 million in 2021 to expand manufacturing capacity to 5GW per annum by 2024 and increase headcount as it seeks to decarbonise transport and industry.

The company participates actively in industry bodies that champion sustainable power and guide policy, as well as working with schools and universities to help inspire the next generation about green hydrogen.

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Lee Juby

Lee is an independent hydrogen and clean energy consultant and founder of Verray Consulting. He has worked in hydrogen, fuel cells and clean energy for more than 30 years, with experience spanning technology development, commercialisation, hydrogen infrastructure and business leadership.

Most recently, Lee was CEO of Fuel Cell Systems Ltd, where he led the business across its fuel cell and hydrogen refuelling activities. Prior to this, he spent eight years with UK fuel cell manufacturer Intelligent Energy, completing his time there as Chief Sales Officer. He led the global commercial team and supported the commercialisation of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies across automotive, power generation and aviation markets.

Lee’s involvement with hydrogen dates back to 1995, including early work supporting field trials of solid oxide fuel cell combined heat and power systems. Since then, his career has combined engineering, commercial leadership and the practical deployment of emerging clean energy technologies.

Through Verray Consulting, Lee now works independently with organisations across the hydrogen value chain, providing technical, commercial and strategic support.