“H2PLAN is part of the Ministry of Science and Innovation’s Complementary Plans for Energy and Renewable Hydrogen, funded through the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism (MRR) for the development of green hydrogen technology”
TECNALIA is leading the H2PLAN project for the development of green hydrogen technology: generation, mobility and industrial use
Green hydrogen technology aims to transform the way hydrogen is produced, making it more efficient and sustainable. H2PLAN is made up of two Elkartek projects of the 2021 Programme; H2BASQUE about technologies to boost the hydrogen economy in the Basque Country, focusing on green hydrogen generation; and ERABILH2 about advanced solutions for the integration and optimal operation of H2-based devices in end applications, focusing on mobility and industrial use.
Objectives of H2PLAN
H2PLAN, led by TECNALIA, has a dual objective: first, to advance in the development of key components for the generation of green hydrogen through innovative technologies, including AEM (Anion Exchange Membrane) electrolysis, PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) electrolysis and the generation of hydrogen through thermochemical cycles.
Second, to promote collaboration and ensure the competitiveness and excellence of the actors of the Basque Research Network in technologies for the use of hydrogen in mobility and industrial applications.
TECNALIA’s role
In the case of H2BASQUE, TECNALIA develops components for AEM and PEM electrolysers such as membranes, catalysts, electrodes and bipolar plates. It also carries out the integration and validation of electrolyser prototypes. With these developments, TECNALIA is pursuing the ultimate goal of generating green hydrogen at a competitive cost from various materials and with various configurations.
As for, ERABILH2, TECNALIA takes part in research and development of robust, reliable and sustainable alternative propulsion systems: in particular, through the research and design of digital twins that facilitate the sizing and optimisation of vehicles powered by PEMFC.
It hopes to offer more reliable and robust solutions to industry, thereby improving the quality and efficiency of current solutions.
