Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
The Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking or Clean Hydrogen Partnership is a unique public-private partnership supporting research and innovation (R&I) activities in hydrogen technologies in Europe. It builds upon the success of its predecessor, the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking.
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
The scope of this flagship topic is to develop and demonstrate a small-scale Hydrogen Valley. It could demonstrate a combination of technologies either in existing and/or new markets for clean hydrogen, especially when applications are used in symbiose with each other.
This topic should demonstrate innovative approaches at system level: global and synergetic integration of hydrogen production, distribution and end-uses technologies. It should also seek integration within a broader energy system, considering elements such as renewable energy production, gas and electricity grid, digitalisation, etc. Technologies demonstrated should be state of the art following technology development previously funded by (but not limited to) the JU.
Detailed Call Description
Proposals should:
- Showcase the ability of hydrogen and its associated technologies to decarbonise different sectors in EU;
- Demonstrate how hydrogen enables sector coupling and allows large integration of renewable energy;
- Cover the complete value chain of hydrogen from production to distribution, storage and end-use in order to decarbonise regions by harnessing renewables and/or low-carbon energy sources. The proposed solution should provide energy flexibility and improve the Regions’ system resilience through the use of renewable hydrogen;
- Foresee enough time for monitoring and assessment and at least 2 years of operations.
- Demonstrate a clear pathway for massive GHG reduction, in view for the valley to be further scaled up using but not limited to funding tools dedicated to deployment.
- Produce at least 500 tonnes of clean hydrogen per year using new hydrogen production capacity. Due to the large volumes of hydrogen involved, production plants may be distributed across the territories involved;
- Use the hydrogen produced to supply more than one end sector or application in the energy, industry and transport sectors.
It is encouraged to develop proposal in the following areas (but not limited to):
- Multi-modal platforms, port and airport eco-systems incl. import / interconnection (cooperate with global & European ports coalition);
- Major urban areas with large fleets of public vehicles (e.g. buses, refuse collection trucks, vans, passenger cars & other LDVs, etc.) with associated multi-modal refuelling stations (i.e 350 & 700 bar, liquid, etc.);
- Integration of renewables into hard to abate industrial sector via coupling of electrolysis and responsive bulk hydrogen storage;
- Pipeline-based, multi-user, hydrogen system;
- Hydrogen from intermittent and inflexible electricity sources;
- Integration of a multi-MW second generation electrolysis in the chemical industry for chemical or thermal processes;
- Offshore hydrogen production.
- Volumes of hydrogen produced and distributed for the different end uses should be consistent with the amount of investment considered.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
EU Contribution per project: € 9,000,000
Number of proposals: 2
Thematic Categories
- Energy
- Environment and Climate Change
- Industry
- Information Technology
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
- Transport
Eligibility for Participation
- Investment Funds
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- Semi-governmental organisations
- State-owned Enterprises
Eligibility For Participation Notes
Applicants should provide a funding plan to ensure implementation of the project in synergies with other sources of funding. If no other sources of funding will be required, this should be stated clearly in the proposal, with a commitment from the partners to provide own funding. If additional sources of funding will be required, proposals should present a clear plan on which funding programmes at either EU (e.g. Structural Funds, Just Transition Fund, Innovation Fund, Connecting Europe Facility, etc.) or national levels will be targeted – In these cases, applicants should present a credible planning that includes forecasted funding programmes and their expected time of commitment.
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
EU Contact Point
Email: info@clean-hydrogen.europa.eu
Phone number: +32 22218148
Postal address: Avenue de la Toison d’Or 56-60, 1060 Brussels, Belgium
(Publish Date: 02/03/2023-for internal use only)