HyPRO

Within the framework of the European Green Deal and the Repower Europe strategy, the European Commission has set ambitious goals for the energy transition, emphasizing the development of green hydrogen as a crucial component. These strategies pave the way for a multi-billion-euro European market for electrolysis installations, increasing the appeal of investments in this technology for the manufacturing industry.

Currently, the technology is still under development, resulting in higher costs and implementation risks. Innovation is needed across the entire value chain to mitigate these risks and reduce costs. The goal of HyPRO is to address these technical challenges, ultimately lowering the cost of hydrogen production.

Objectives and Actions of HyPRO

Reducing the Cost of Green Hydrogen

HyPRO focuses on lowering costs by minimizing risks in implementing hydrogen technology. This is achieved through:

• Predicting performance degradation under real operating conditions.
• Developing scaling rules to accelerate the transition from laboratory to industrial application.
• Reducing supply chain risks by decreasing dependency on scarce or environmentally harmful materials.

Collaboration Across the Value Chain

The project brings together companies from various parts of the value chain: from suppliers of advanced materials and components to developers of electrolysis and plasma reactors and complete systems. This collaboration contributes to optimizing the technology and accelerating the market introduction of green hydrogen.

Enhancing the Global Competitive Position of Dutch Companies

By pooling expertise and resources, HyPRO can help Dutch companies play a leading role in the global market for sustainable hydrogen technologies. This collaboration provides an opportunity to enter the market with optimized and validated products.

Exploration of Different Hydrogen Technologies

The project explores diverse hydrogen technologies to meet the varying demands of different markets. The primary technologies studied within HyPRO include:

• Alkaline hydrogen electrolysis
• PEM hydrogen electrolysis
• High-temperature solid oxide and protonic ceramic electrolyzers
• Anion exchange membrane and other novel electrolysis technologies
• Electrically driven processes for the valorization of residual gases (plasma, microreactors)

System Integration

By developing these technologies, HyPRO makes a critical contribution to the energy transition and the sustainability of hydrogen production.

Consortium Partners

The HyPRO consortium includes:
TNO, Utrecht University, Leiden University, TU Delft, University of Groningen, Maastricht University, TU Eindhoven, Radboud University, University of Amsterdam, University of Twente, Differ, Wageningen University, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Avans University of Applied Sciences, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, Total Energies, Shell, LYB, Johnson Matthey, Braskem, RWE, Vattenfall, Eneco, VS Particle, Ionbond, Hauzer, Powall, SALD, SparkNano, Veco, BASF, Nano Hybrids, FujiFilm, Teijin, Bosal Group, I-Qatalyst, Vitrite, VDL, NEWES, AVOXT, Circonica, Battolyser Systems, Bosch, Dr. Ten, SolydEra, TOPSOE, Hyet, PRODRIVE, Sairem, On2Quest, Adsensys, Fluidwell, Sitech, Total Support, HyStream, FEV Energy, and ELEXEL.