Hydrogen Allocation Round 2022 (HAR1): process evaluations
Learning on processes / outcomes of the Electrolytic Hydrogen Allocation Round 2022 (HAR1) pre- and post-shortlisting stages, to inform the design and delivery of future rounds.
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The Hydrogen Allocation Rounds (HARs) are a government funding mechanism to support low carbon hydrogen production across the UK.
These reports provide learnings on the different processes and outcomes of the pre- and post-shortlisting stages of the Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 (HAR1), up to the announcement of successful projects. They inform our thinking for the design and delivery of future allocation rounds.
The Post-shortlisting process evaluation (published April 2025) covers:
- Request for Information (RFI) stage
- due diligence stage
- negotiation stage
38 participants were interviewed, including:
- HMG officials
- successful shortlisted projects
- unsuccessful shortlisted projects
- technical / commercial advisors
The Pre-shortlisting process evaluation (published December 2023) covers:
- design
- application
- communication
- future considerations
38 participants were interviewed, including:
- applicants
- non-applicants who submitted an EOI
- non-applicants who did not submit an EOI
- DESNZ staff and technical advisor
The Department commissioned the Technopolis Group to carry out both process evaluations.
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Added Hydrogen Allocation Round 2022 鈥� Process Evaluation (post-shortlisting).
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