Utrecht University Hydrogen Initiative

Projects

HyUSE
Hydrogen technology development and assessment for accelerated use
HyUSE focuses on the application of green hydrogen in energy-intensive industries, mobility, and the built environment. It aims to reduce future energy consumption through a powerful consortium of industry partners and research institutions. Read more
HyTROS
Harnessing Green Hydrogen for Sustainable Industries and Environments
HyTROS is dedicated to applied research and development in hydrogen transport and storage, aiming to accelerate the scale-up of green hydrogen in the Netherlands. Read more
HyPRO
Cost-Efficient Large-Scale Production of Carbon-Neutral Hydrogen
HyPRO aims to reduce the system costs of water electrolysis to 2.5 €/kg H2 by 2030 and rapidly increase the production of electrolysers, facilitating the transition to a climate-neutral economy. Read more
HySUCCESS
Shaping the Future Role of Hydrogen
HySUCCESS aims to understand and shape the evolving role of hydrogen in the energy system, considering policy, technology, economies of scale, and consumer and investor behavior. Read more
IDEA-H2
Innovative Detection and Environmental Assessment of Hydrogen Leakage in Natural Gas Pipelines
IDEA-H2 aims to investigate the feasibility of using existing natural gas pipelines for hydrogen transport and distribution, focusing on identifying technical challenges and developing strategies to detect and minimize hydrogen leaks and their environmental impacts.
Rethink Hydrogen
Multidisciplinary Living Lab on Large-Scale Green Hydrogen in the North Sea
Rethink Hydrogen aims to develop a holistic view of large-scale green hydrogen production in the North Sea, addressing social, ecological, economic, and geopolitical aspects to support just and sustainable energy transitions. Read more