Alentejo Green Hydrogen Valley delivering integrated full-chain sustainable hydrogen ecosystem with technical, economic, social and environmental benefits and superior upscaling/replicability
- Universidade de Évora(líder)
- ADRAL,S.A. - Agência de Desenvolvimento Regional do Alentejo(parceiro)
- APS Administração do Porto de Sines e do Algarve, S.A(parceiro)
- Associação Fraunhofer Portugal Research(parceiro)
- C4NET - Centre for New Energy Technologies S.A.(parceiro)
- Câmara Municipal de Alandroal(parceiro)
- Câmara Municipal de Évora(parceiro)
- Campus Sul, Associação Interuniversitária do Sul(parceiro)
- CCDRA - Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Alentejo(parceiro)
- Ciência Viva - Agência Nacional para a Cultura Científica e Tecnológica(parceiro)
- Coventry University(parceiro)
- CTCV - Centro Tecnológico da Cerâmica e do Vidro(parceiro)
- Fusion Welcome - Fuel, S.A.(parceiro)
- Galp Energia, SGPS, SA(parceiro)
- Gypfor, Gessos Laminados SA.(parceiro)
- HyLab Green Hydrogen Collaborative Laboratory(parceiro)
- Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre(parceiro)
- ISQ - Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade(parceiro)
- Luxembourg University(parceiro)
- PACT Parque do Alentejo de Ciência e Tecnologia, SA.(parceiro)
- Petrogal - Petróleos de Portugal, S.A.(parceiro)
- PRF - Gás, Tecnologia e Construção, S.A.(parceiro)
- R2M Solution(parceiro)
- Roland Berger, Lda.(parceiro)
- Technische Universität Dresden(parceiro)
- Universidade do Algarve(parceiro)
- Universidade Nova de Lisboa(parceiro)
Summary
H2tALENT launches a flagship Hydrogen Valley in Alentejo-PT to consolidate the strong investment in place and boost the penetration of green hydrogen by deploying new initiatives across the entire value chain from local production to use including distribution for a range of applications in industry, mobility and buildings while also connecting with existing/planned infrastructures and initiatives. Safe design and operation is ensured to deliver certified green hydrogen. H2tALENT produces>500 ton/y used by several off-takers in industry, mobility (public bus & truck) and building (municipal pool). The strategic position of the Sines Port is valorised as a key multi-modal hub for interconnection and import/export as well the industrial ecosystem surrounding it. Optimal energy system integration is ensured via technology assessment and impact modelling to contribute to the national energy transition strategy. H2tALENT generates investments around 20M€. Digital Twinning and tools for optimal planning and operation are delivered to support upscaling and replication, while professional upskilling and public perception equip the workforce with the needed competences and deliver social benefits. H2tALENT builds a global network where lessons learned from existing valleys are gathered, cooperation with Brazil fostered and replication promoted in 2 follower valleys in DE Saxony and UK Midlands. Roadmaps and concrete actions for upscaling and replication are defined for the Sines Port, Alentejo and Portugal. The consortium includes 28 partners from 6 countries covering the entire value chain including energy suppliers, DSO, technology manufacturer, system integrator, end users and RTO/university experts in digitalisation, public acceptance, environmental assessments and technology assessment with strong political support.
