Imagine building a regional network of clean energy 'gas stations' and factories that run on water and electricity instead of oil. This project connects hydrogen production sites with trucks, ferries, and factories across a specific region in France. It acts like a blueprint for how other coastal areas can switch their heavy machinery to zero-emission fuel.
Heavy transport and small industrial users struggle to switch to renewable energy due to a lack of refueling infrastructure and supply chains tailored to small-scale needs.
A regional hydrogen network including 11.5MW production capacity, 2 refueling stations, and a fleet of hydrogen-powered trucks, port vehicles, and ferries.
If you are a port operator dealing with high carbon emissions from moving goods — this project developed a hydrogen truck fleet and off-road logistics vehicles that can be refueled at new stations distributing up to 1.3t/day. This allows you to move heavy loads without relying on diesel.
If you are a ferry company dealing with strict environmental regulations on waterways — this project developed an innovating river ferry powered by renewable hydrogen. This enables zero-emission passenger and cargo transport across the Loire Valley.
If you are a small factory dealing with the difficulty of sourcing clean fuel for specialized processes — this project developed a renewable hydrogen supply chain adapted to specific industrial requirements. This allows even small-scale users to decarbonize their operations quickly.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost per kilogram of hydrogen is not provided.
The project initiates 11.5MW of new production capacity, aiming for over 1600t of certified renewable hydrogen per year by 2028.
Based on available project data, there is no mention of specific patents or licensing terms; the focus is on showcasing a replicable valley model.
The project runs from January 2024 to February 2028, with a goal to avoid 2.8 Mt of CO2 per year by 2036.
The project deploys 2 new hydrogen refueling stations (HRS) with a distribution capacity of up to 1.3t/day on the RTE-T network.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 13 industrial partners (59% ratio) and 8 SMEs, indicating a strong focus on commercial viability rather than pure research. With 22 partners across France, Spain, and Italy, the project leverages a broad network of regional authorities and energy syndicates to ensure the infrastructure is integrated into local economies.
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