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Consultation on a new subsidy scheme for hydrogen hubs
A new subsidy scheme will support the development of hydrogen energy hubs (hydrogen hubs). The scheme is aimed at companies that want to decarbonise using hydrogen, even if connection to the national hydrogen network is not yet possible. The budget for this scheme is provided by GroenvermogenNL. Companies can provide input on the design of the scheme until 30 January 2026 through a public consultation organised by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and the Ministry of Climate and Green Growth.
Almost 29,000 FTEs needed for green hydrogen
Green hydrogen is a crucial building block for the energy transition. It requires commitment from government, industry and education alike, as the development of a green hydrogen economy depends on the availability of sufficiently well-trained professionals. By the end of 2030, around 28,600 FTEs will be needed, according to a recent labour market study by SEO Economic Research.
Better green than blue: social acceptance of hydrogen depends on sustainability
The Dutch government and industry are committed to an energy transition. Hydrogen plays an important role in this. But how does society view this? Initial research by the HySUCCESS project shows that people find green hydrogen more acceptable than blue hydrogen because of its sustainability. When it comes to trust it is also highly relevant who produces the hydrogen: a company with or without a history in the fossil fuel industry.
GroenvermogenNL invests €19 million in sustainable production of fine chemicals and specialties
The chemical industry enables the production of many high-value products, such as pharmaceuticals, cleaning agents, cosmetics and electronics. But how can their production become more sustainable? Under the name HyFINE, a consortium of knowledge institutes and companies is exploring new, sustainable production methods for fine chemicals and specialties. With a subsidy of more than €19 million, GroenvermogenNL and NWO jointly support this R&D project.
Three regional projects kicked off to develop learning communities within the hydrogen chain
Three regions can officially begin their projects under the GroenvermogenNL human capital call “On the road to the future: Learning communities as drivers of the green hydrogen economy.” The proposals have been awarded funding by the Dutch Research Council (NWO).
Project plan for sustainable nitrogen-based chemistry takes shape
A large consortium of more than 50 parties is working on an integrated R&D plan for nitrogen-based chemistry using renewable hydrogen and green electrons. To this end, it met this fall for two intensive workshops, each lasting 2.5 days. How did this go and where does the consortium stand now? Watch the video
H2 Impact Makers: Ellen van der Veer
“This infrastructure project is at the heart of the emerging hydrogen economy.” Behind every hydrogen project lies a story of ambition, challenges, and hope for the future. In the H2 Impact Makers series, GroenvermogenNL asks project leaders, CEOs, researchers, and other pioneers what drives them, what lessons they are learning, and how they contribute to a sustainable hydrogen economy. Five questions for Ellen van der Veer, Development Lead of the EcoLog Terminal Amsterdam, which received €4 million in TSE Industry Studies (Hydrogen and Green Chemistry) for an environmental assessment.
More than 50 organisations are working together on sustainable nitrogen chemistry with hydrogen
Nitrogen is an essential building block for high demand commodities and products that we need in modern society. Nitrogen-based molecules can be used for fertilisers, energy storage, polymers and many other applications. But nitrogen chemistry consumes a lot of energy and contributes significantly to CO2 emissions. With a new call for proposals, GroenvermogenNL is asking industry and knowledge institutions to work together on cleaner processes for nitrogen-based chemistry with renewable hydrogen and green electrons. A large consortium of more than 50 parties is preparing an integrated R&D plan for this purpose.
