The messages were invariably upbeat. UK-based Bramble Energy was ‘breaking down traditional barriers to fuel cell production’ and ‘delivering innovation’. ‘Clean, efficient, reliable and scalable,’ another social media post a month ago reads.

Financing was less prominent in the messaging – until last week, when the Bramble board filed notice to appoint an administrator. In recent months, Bramble sought investment from third–party investors, without success.

In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, Hydrogen Capital Growth (HGEN), which held a 12.5% stake in the company, said without the funding, Bramble was “unable to operate viably.”

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