A Fareham-based engineering solutions specialist is boosting the use of green hydrogen energy.

Barnbrook Systems Ltd will be providing its BlueDot remote sensing technology for a green hydrogen provider to scale up the use of renewable fuel.

The technology, which produces and supplies green hydrogen for use in government-backed trials for transport alongside projects for customers in the UK, will be showcased at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow from July 22 to 26.

Barnbrook is staking a high five-figure sum on BlueDot's development, alongside ensuring its compliance with ATEX 1 safety accreditation.

BlueDot utilises internet of things capabilities, leveraging Barnbrook’s award-winning BlueCube technology.

BlueDot’s monitoring and tracking device is fixed to individual cells in a green hydrogen battery.

It monitors pressure closely for leaks and tracks safety-critical environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and location.

Real-time data is conveyed to a BlueCube host, then into the cloud, providing reports to mobile phones, laptops, desktops, or even smartwatches.

Configurations can be set to send instant alerts should certain parameters of pressure, temperature, or other variables be reached.

This supports risk management, emergency response protocols, business continuity, and continuous improvement.

As a result, batteries can be tracked when being refilled, transported, and deployed.

Andrew Barnett, managing director of Barnbrook Systems, said: "The development of green hydrogen is a gamechanger in the race to the government’s 2050 net zero target.

"BlueDot has the power to accelerate the use of this renewable energy source across multiple sectors in the UK and worldwide.

"We are excited to work with a leading green hydrogen provider and supply our digital technology to help it fulfil green hydrogen’s vast potential as a commercially available renewable energy source."

Making green hydrogen involves using renewable electricity from resources like solar and wind farms.

The fuel can then be stored cost-effectively for distribution and consumption.

The UK government suggests that hydrogen will meet between 20 percent to 35 percent of total final energy consumption by 2050.

Barnbrook’s green hydrogen partner will remain unnamed ahead of the partnership’s formal announcement.