The importance of Green Hydrogen in Ireland's transition to net-zero, insights with Paul McCormack

Shane is joined by Paul McCormack, Innovation Manager at Belfast Metropolitan College to discuss the importance of Green Hydrogen in Ireland's transition to net-zero.

Paul also discusses his work with Hydrogen Ireland and the GENCOMM Project. This project aims to technically and financially validate the renewable H2 value chain and adapt it to a DST that leads NWE communities into sustainable, local and autonomous energy matrixes.

Paul also speaks on the obstacles in the way of Green Hydrogen deployment in Ireland and how they can be overcome. Paul previously wrote an article for Irish Tech News with an in-depth look at these obstacles and how they can be overcome which can be found here.

About Paul

Paul McCormack is an entrepreneurial innovator, technology ambitious and intellectually curious. As Project Coordinator on international projects he engages with many companies across different industries, positioning them truly are at the forefront of innovation. He is an engineer and MBA graduate with over 30 years of experience within global manufacturing, engineering, software, renewable energy, packaging and environmental industries.

He also has a robust record of achievement in all levels of management roles including founder/CEO of multi-award-winning start-up SMEs, securing several international awards for innovation and patents. More information about the GENCOMM Project Paul is currently working on can be found at: https://www.nweurope.eu/projects/project-search/gencomm-generating-energy-secure-communities/

About Shane

Shane is currently interning with Irish Tech News. He is in his third year of studying Journalism at NUI Galway where he also studies IT and has an interest in programming and web development.