The European Commission has issued a new tender titled “Development and Deployment of Hydrogen Infrastructure” on August 14, 2024, with a submission deadline of October 30, 2024.

This tender is significant as it aims to accelerate the growth and adoption of hydrogen technology across the European Union, which is crucial for meeting clean energy goals and reducing carbon emissions.

The main objectives of this tender involve funding projects that develop comprehensive hydrogen infrastructure, including production, storage, and distribution networks. This will facilitate the broad deployment of hydrogen as a sustainable energy carrier, directly contributing to the EU’s climate targets and energy transition strategy.

Applicants must demonstrate innovative approaches to hydrogen technology and detail how their projects will integrate with existing energy systems. The requirements include a scalable production model, efficient storage solutions, and safe, widespread distribution methods. Importantly, projects must comply with EU safety and environmental regulations.

Technical requirements for participating projects include demonstrating a reduction in hydrogen production costs and improving the efficiency of hydrogen storage. Additionally, the tender calls for the use of renewable energy sources in the hydrogen generation process, ensuring that the overall environmental footprint of projects is minimized.