European green hydrogen technology development

European companies are securing various forms of funding to advance green hydrogen production and technology.

In Estonia, Stargate Hydrogen signed a 20.6 million Euro grant agreement with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) to expand its manufacturing facility in Tallinn. The project aims to produce alkaline electrolyser electrodes, pressurized alkaline stacks, and electrolyser systems using a patented ceramic-based catalyst designed to replace precious metals. This expansion is projected to avoid approximately 3 million tons of CO2 equivalent emissions over ten years.

In Greece and Sweden, Metacon is utilizing European Union funding for research and development. The PUREHY2+ project in Greece focuses on integrating biogas production with high-purity hydrogen generation and on-site carbon dioxide capture. Simultaneously, the AMEL project aims to advance Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) water electrolysis technology to create cost-effective electrolyzers that avoid reliance on rare metals. In Sweden, Metacon AB is progressing with a 10 MW green hydrogen electrolysis plant in Uppsala, supported by Klimatklivet funding, to serve industrial users and refueling stations.