Hydrogen Production

The project aims to build an automated manufacturing facility for a new, innovative, alkaline pressurised electrolyser (PE). The facility will combine advanced technology, modern production techniques, and economies of scale to achieve the highest production volumes at a low cost. The aim is to reduce the levelised cost of hydrogen and make renewable energy more accessible and viable for widespread adoption. By replacing fossil fuels with zero-emission electricity and water to produce hydrogen, PE electrolysers will avoid all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions relative to the reference scenario of production using fossil fuels.

EU contribution: € 135 339 273
Funding programme: Innovation Fund
Lead: Nel Hydrogen Electroliser AS (NO)

CICERONE-Ammonia establishes a first-of-a-kind integrated, cross-border renewable hydrogen value chain in Europe. The project prepares a first-of-a-kind ammonia import terminal and cracking plant in the Port of Rotterdam. The facility will receive renewable ammonia by sea and convert it back into hydrogen for supply to off-takers in the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium.
By preparing the infrastructure and logistics needed to transport renewable ammonia and hydrogen across borders, the project supports the development of a secure, integrated European hydrogen market and paves the way towards a Final Investment Decision.

EU contribution: € 23 374 000
Funding programme: Connecting Europe Facility – Energy
Lead: VTTI BV (NL)

ECHO-wave will produce renewable hydrogen certified as a Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) using a proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser with a nominal capacity of 2.5 MW electric. Located in Kehlen, Luxembourg, the project combines a wind turbine and an agrivoltaics solar plant, with the electrolyser directly connected to supply the necessary renewable electricity. An expected amount of 2 900 tonnes of renewable hydrogen will be produced during the first ten years of operation.

EU contribution: 12 694 904
Funding programme:
Innovation Fund
Lead: Green Power Storage Solutions (GPSS) S.A. (LU)

EU-CHINA-BRIDGE supports the development of hydrogen-based pathways for the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries, with a focus on steelmaking and the coal chemical industry. The project will develop roadmaps for industrial hydrogen deployment, including a system comprising 36 alkaline electrolysers and 220 000 Nm³ of hydrogen storage capacity.
By advancing hydrogen production, storage and integration in industrial processes, the project supports the development of low-carbon industrial value chains and strengthens EU-China cooperation on clean hydrogen technologies.

EU contribution: € 2 019 271
Funding programme: Horizon Europe – Climate
Lead: Wuppertal Institut Für Klima, Umwelt, Energie GmbH (DE)

FreeHydroCells is working on a new technology to efficiently convert sunlight into chemical energy. The system employs advanced materials to create thin layers that absorb sunlight and, when placed in water, split it into hydrogen and oxygen. This process, known as photoelectrochemical water splitting, enables solar energy to be stored as hydrogen gas, a clean and renewable fuel.

EU contribution: € 3 748 300
Funding programme: Horizon Europe - Energy
Lead: University College Cork (IE)

As one of the first large-scale projects for renewable hydrogen production, GREENH2LAROBLA puts forward an innovative energy system framework with zero emissions, to be deployed at an industrial scale comprising of clean power generation, electrolytic hydrogen production, management of power and hydrogen loads, and the comprehensive operational strategy for the entire system. Green hydrogen production will be mostly destined for industrial use and will be transported via a national hydrogen backbone (primary national hydrogen pipes system).

EU contribution: € 42 424 204
Funding programme: Innovation Fund
Lead: ROBLA HUB SL (ES)