Scaling up groundbreaking developments

Around €500 million in funding has been earmarked for GroenvermogenNL’s scaling-up programme. We allocate these funds in four different ways:

This scheme supports the manufacturing sector by boosting the earning capacity of new businesses that manufacture equipment for green hydrogen production. Set to launch on 1 October 2024, the scheme involves €148 million in total funding. This will be allocated as follows: €20 million for batteries, €100 million for electrolysers, and €28 million for solar panels. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) is responsible for managing the IMKE scheme.

Details of the terms and conditions, as well as the application process, can be found at RVO’s website.

The VEKI scheme (Accelerated climate investments industry scheme) is designed to support scaling-up within the chain. While the OWE (Subsidy scheme for the large-scale production of completely renewable hydrogen using an electrolyser), IPCEI (Important Project of Common European Interest) and SDE++ (Stimulation of Sustainable Energy Production and Climate Transition) schemes primarily subsidise green hydrogen production, VEKI focuses on additional funding for its transport, storage, and industrial use. This approach boosts the whole chain and creates avenues for learning at every stage.

Details of the terms and conditions, as well as the application process, can be found at RVO’s website.

We also anticipate that a hydrogen hub scheme will be launched in the summer of 2025 or shortly thereafter. This is designed to encourage more modest scale-ups across the whole chain in and around energy hubs. The timeline includes a consultation in December 2024, followed by a state aid assessment in Brussels.

This scheme is designed to trial or showcase technologies or innovations that help to reduce CO₂ emissions in industrial processes, at minimal cost. The following topics are eligible for funding:

• Transport and storage of hydrogen (or hydrogen carriers)
• Uses of hydrogen (or hydrogen carriers) and green electrons
• Hydrogen production
• Production of electrolysers (or components thereof)

These studies lay the groundwork for innovation and scaling-up projects, which GroenvermogenNL actively supports through this approach. This can also be advantageous for import projects. The TSE Industry studies budget: €10 million has been set aside for hydrogen and green chemistry (GroenvermogenNL), with a cap of €4 million per project. The scheme was launched on 1 May 2024.

Details of the terms and conditions, as well as the application process, can be found at RVO’s website. 

We commissioned a study into an endurance testing facility for businesses and research institutions. Preparations are currently underway for the establishment of this testing facility. This testing facility will be used to conduct endurance tests on green hydrogen production equipment, for systems with capacities of 1 to 10 MW. During the final stage of the ‘Valley of Death’ (innovation gap) for innovations, testing is critical when the manufacturer deems their equipment fit for sale, yet industrial users need confirmation that it will work seamlessly and reliably under normal operating conditions. These tests also provide an opportunity for equipment certification.

Review the test facility’s research results here.

View all of our scaling-up projects here.