Hydrogen Europe sets out 2×40 GW green hydrogen initiative

摘要

The industry association Hydrogen Europe has published its 2×40 GW Green Hydrogen Initiative paper, to promote a massive increase in electrolyser production in the EU in order to support 'green' hydrogen production. The paper envisages boosting electrolyser capacity in the EU to 40 GW by 2030, alongside another 40 GW in neighbouring countries, especially in North Africa and Ukraine, in the same timescale. The paper, Green Hydrogen for a European Green Deal: A 2×40 GW Initiative, presents clear next steps to underpin a realistic industrial rollout. The roadmap for a 40 GW electrolyser capacity in the EU by 2030 shows a 6 GW captive market (hydrogen production at the demand location) and 34 GW hydrogen market (hydrogen production near the resource). Furthermore, the roadmap for 40 GW electrolyser capacity in North Africa and Ukraine by 2030 includes 7.5 GW hydrogen production for the domestic market and 32.5 GW hydrogen production capacity for export.