The direct use of hydrogen phase 2

With budget from GroenvermogenNL, on April 3 2026 NWO will open the new call for proposals for the Direct Use of Hydrogen – Phase 2 theme. This consortium will focus on the direct use of green hydrogen (carriers) as a fuel for high-temperature processes and on other industrial use cases for green hydrogen (hybrid energy storage, data centers, and more). € 9 million in subsidies have been made available for this purpose.

Goal

To decarbonize the Dutch industry, further advancements in hydrogen use and hydrogen-based technologies across critical application areas are needed.

Activities

The proposed research and innovation program for GroenvermogenNL Work Package 3 Phase 2 encompasses three areas:

  • Process heat (including ammonia)
    • Direct use of hydrogen as a fuel for high-temperature processes
    • Direct use of ammonia as a fuel for high-temperature processes
  • Direct hydrogen-to-power conversion technologies
  • Hybrid energy storage

Information session

On 13 May, NWO and GroenvermogenNL jointly organise an information session on the additional call within Work Package 3 – phase 2: Direct use of hydrogen.

Please register here

Through this partnership, we aim to advance the direct use of hydrogen

Watch this video clip to learn how we engage with a consortium of thirty partners through workshops, to develop a project plan for the direct use of hydrogen.

If you have questions

Please contact us:

Angelo Mirra

R&D

Programme Manager