Construction is underway on a £5 million hydrogen propulsion systems laboratory at the University of Nottingham’s Jubilee Campus, with completion expected by December 2025.
Delivered by Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson, the facility is designed to support high-power testing of propulsion systems using gaseous hydrogen, ammonia, and other alternative fuels. It will serve key industries including aerospace, automotive, marine, and power generation.
The lab will include advanced testing environments such as cryogenic capabilities and environmental chambers capable of altitude simulation. It will also be connected to the university’s existing Power Electronics and Machines Centre (PEMC), giving researchers access to megawatt-class physical testing infrastructure.
Targeting a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating, the lab will feature on-site renewable energy generation through integrated photovoltaic panels. Noise levels during operation will be managed with acoustic doors. The building’s steel frame and cladding are being designed to align with the surrounding campus architecture.
This initiative aligns with broader national goals to advance clean energy technologies and strengthen the UK’s low-carbon industrial base.
