HySUCCESS - Social, User aCCeptable, Economically Sustainable Systems for Hydrogen

The Hy-SUCCESS consortium consists of representatives of ten universities, five universities of applied sciences, one research institute, three industrial partners, and an industry association. It is part of GroenvermogenNL, the Dutch flagship programme on building a hydrogen economy in the Netherlands.

Objectives

The successful transition to a large-scale green hydrogen economy requires more than just technological innovation. Social acceptance, economic viability, and a supportive regulatory environment are crucial to achieving this transformation. The Hy-SUCCESS project aims to provide a comprehensive overview of which socioeconomic factors influence the potential role of green hydrogen in a sustainable energy system.

Specifically, the project will examine how economic, legal, policy, and sociocultural factors can either enable or hinder the implementation of hydrogen in the energy system. It will also identify strategies to overcome significant barriers and strengthen enabling conditions to facilitate the  deployment of hydrogen. Additionally, the project will assess the environmental impact of hydrogen applications and explore ways to minimize potential negative effects. Through these insights, the project will clarify the potential role of hydrogen in future energy and material systems.

The project aims to:

• Assess the environmental, economic, and social impacts of hydrogen systems.
• Develop policy recommendations to improve the feasibility of hydrogen.
• Understand public perception and acceptance of hydrogen configurations.
• Provide integrated insights about the potential role of hydrogen in the future energy system for policymakers, industries, and stakeholders.