N.ERGHY, the European association of research organisations active in fuels cells (FC) and hydrogen (H2), has decided to change its name to Hydrogen Europe Research and to work hand-in-hand with Hydrogen Europe, its industry association counterpart.
Hydrogen Europe will now be the common banner at European level under which three pillars – 107 industrial companies, 68 research organisations, and 8 national associations – will together develop and promote FC and H2 technologies, as well as push for the right regulatory framework across EU Member States. Each pillar will keep its current organisation and maintain its daily operations.
Over the past 10 years the European Commission and the private sector have co-financed a total of €1.5bn ($1.7bn) for the development of the European FC and H2 ecosystem. Via the joint undertaking, the FCHJU allocates grants every year to demonstrations and research and innovation projects.
Today, for every Euro of public money spent, the private sector invests €3.5 (£4). European governments are also backing these efforts. As a result of the partnership, tangible benefits can be seen in the field of electrolysers, H2 refilling stations, H2 buses and H2 trains.
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