HyUse: Green Hydrogen for Sustainable Energy Systems

With HyUse, we are building the knowledge and technology needed to make green hydrogen a practical solution. In doing so, we contribute to a more sustainable energy system for the future.

– Ruben van Duren, Senior Researcher

Introduction

Green hydrogen is expected to play an important role in the energy transition, but many applications are still in the development phase. HyUse focuses on accelerating research and innovation in the use of green hydrogen as a fuel for autonomous energy systems and mobility. The project aligns with the ambitions of the GroenvermogenNL programme to strengthen the Netherlands' position in the global hydrogen economy.

Project Background

The transition to a sustainable energy system requires new solutions for sectors that are difficult to decarbonise. Green hydrogen offers opportunities for industry, heavy transport, and local energy systems. Within the GroenvermogenNL programme, knowledge institutions and industry partners work together to develop innovative hydrogen applications that contribute to climate goals and economic growth.

Objective

To investigate how green hydrogen can be used as a fuel for industry, heavy transport, and local energy systems, with a specific focus on greenhouse horticulture.

Target Group

The project targets governments and policymakers, industry and businesses, and the greenhouse horticulture sector. The knowledge and technologies developed within HyUse support policymaking, innovation, and the implementation of sustainable energy solutions.

Method

The Hague University of Applied Sciences designs and tests a hydrogen installation for greenhouse horticulture in collaboration with project partners. Applied research, experiments, and close cooperation between academia and industry are used to develop and validate the technology.

Results

Within HyUse, The Hague University of Applied Sciences develops and tests a pilot hydrogen installation for greenhouse horticulture together with Utrecht University and Koppert Cress. The research outcomes will be shared through reports, scientific publications, workshops, modelling tools, policy briefs, and white papers.

Impact

HyUse contributes to the development of sustainable energy solutions and supports the transition towards a hydrogen economy. The project strengthens collaboration between education, research, and industry while generating new knowledge for professionals, students, and policymakers.

More Information

• GroenvermogenNL – HyUse: Research on the Direct Use of Hydrogen
• HyUse LinkedIn page

Start and End Date

Start: May 2024

End: Six-year project duration

Funding

The project is supported by a grant of more than €14 million from GroenvermogenNL, complemented by contributions from industry and research institutions. The total programme budget exceeds €16.5 million.

Collaboration

Core Partners

• Utrecht University
• Koppert Cress (Division Q)
• Avans University of Applied Sciences

Project Partners
TNO, CWI (NWO-I), Delft University of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, MARIN, University of Groningen, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Tilburg University, University of Twente, Wageningen Research Foundation (Wageningen University & Research), Wageningen University, DNV, HyET NoCarbon B.V., CelSian, Circonica, European Supply Chain Forum, Groningen Airport Eelde NV, HyCC, Hyster-Yale, LyondellBasell, RWE, Shell Global Solutions International B.V., Stichting Bijboegfonds, and Thomassen Energy.

Team

Research Group

• Energy in Transition

Researchers

• Serena Agnolin – Project Manager
• Ruben van Duren – Senior Researcher
• Hendrik Snijder – Researcher

Contact

Ruben van Duren
[email protected]