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<p>Wales has the potential to lead in hydrogen generation technology and the UK Government
is committed to ensuring that Wales plays its full part in delivering the UK’s future
energy mix. I recently saw the leading role Wales can play in this area when I visited
Riversimple, a hydrogen car manufacturer based in Powys.</p><p> </p><p>UK Research
and Innovation also continues to support the South Wales Industrial Cluster with £170million
of funding as part of the Industrial Decarbonisation challenge. The Cluster will play
its part in developing options for decarbonising the region’s industrial base, including
the use of hydrogen.</p><p> </p><p>I regularly discuss a range of issues with the
Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and earlier this month
BEIS Ministers and I met with companies looking to expand hydrogen production in Wales.</p><p>
</p><p>The Government aims to consult on a preferred business model for low-carbon
hydrogen production in 2021. This will be key to stimulating the deployment of hydrogen
across the UK.</p>
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