Dutch Government Funds Seven Hydrogen Electrolysis Projects with 101MW Capacity in Groningen

The Dutch government is set to support seven projects focused on producing hydrogen through electrolysis. These projects will have a combined electrolysis capacity of 101MW, with a significant portion - 91MW - located in Groningen. The total subsidy amount allocated to these projects is 245.6 million euros.

The hydrogen generated from these projects will be utilized in various industries such as the chemical sector and also made available at filling stations. The government's decision to focus on smaller hydrogen initiatives is aimed at accelerating the learning curve on technology and permit procedures, thereby expediting future projects.

With over 600 million euros in subsidy applications, the funds were granted to projects such as H2 hollandia Hysolar Greengas, RWE Eemshydrogen, Van Kessel Olie, and VoltH2. One project even connects to a solar installation directly, helping alleviate pressure on the power grid. The subsidy, made available in October, aims to bridge the financial gap between renewable and fossil hydrogen production. Only projects falling within the 0.5 to 50MW capacity range were considered eligible for this support. The government's target of achieving 100MW capacity was successfully reached with a slight surplus of 1MW. An average subsidy of 2.5 million euros per megawatt of electrolysis capacity was granted to the chosen companies, who now have until 2028 to finalize their projects.