Alicante’s regional business federation on green hydrogen, in partnership with Fempa from the University of Alicante and a sustainability consultant, convened a strategic gathering to advance green hydrogen initiatives. The goal was to assess current conditions and uncover sustainable opportunities for the Alicante province across its leading companies and key sectors.
The discussion covered a broad set of topics tied to launching and scaling this energy vector within the Alicante Hydrogen Valley 2030 project. Participants focused on crafting a practical implementation plan for VAHIA 2030, decoding and communicating European, national, and regional regulatory frameworks, and gauging potential demand for green hydrogen in the region. The group also explored concrete applications in critical areas such as heavy transport and industrial processes.
As a practical foundation, pilot projects were proposed as near-term targets to allow every industry to test and evaluate green hydrogen as a sustainable, viable option. Leading companies and organizations contributing expertise included Aludium, Baleària, Iberdrola, Vectalia, Fetrama, Aguas de Alicante, Hidraqua, Seur, Fepeval, CHM, and other water-treatment partners in the province who actively participated in the dialogue. This collaboration underscored a shared commitment to pushing green hydrogen forward in the region.
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The gathering marked a pivotal moment in advancing VAHIA 2030, a project aimed at delivering a realistic, accessible, clean, renewable energy future for Alicante. The partnership among Fempa, the University of Alicante, and Chao, together with involvement from industry leaders, highlighted a robust link between business and academia in guiding a smooth energy transition toward a more sustainable economy. (Citation: University of Alicante)
What is green hydrogen?
Green hydrogen stands as a clean, renewable energy carrier expected to play a central role in reducing reliance on fossil fuels and steering economies toward carbon neutrality. As global decarbonization efforts intensify, hydrogen produced from renewable energy has emerged as a practical solution due to its versatility and low emissions profile. (Citation: European energy framework)
It is produced using renewable energy sources such as solar or wind power. In the process, electricity from these sources splits water into hydrogen and oxygen. The resulting hydrogen is labeled green hydrogen because its production incurs no carbon emissions or other greenhouse gases. (Citation: Renewable energy principles)
Advantages of green hydrogen
Green hydrogen offers a wide range of applications. It can power fuel-cell vehicles, supply a raw material for industrial processes, deliver energy to power plants, and serve as a storage medium for surplus renewable energy.
Adopting green hydrogen presents an opportunity to reduce carbon footprints and shift toward a cleaner energy model. Alicante’s favorable location, combined with its emphasis on innovation and industry, positions the province as an ideal site to foster development and deployment of this technology. (Citation: Regional energy plan)
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The cluster members outlined next steps, milestones, and key dates as the new regional administration takes shape. In addition to the Alicante Hydrogen Valley project, the Alicante Provincial Council and local municipalities are positioning themselves to participate in a project of this scale, inviting new actors from strategic productive sectors. This effort aligns with Component 9 of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.
Fempa, the University of Alicante, and the Chao consulting firm are committed to continuing collaboration with local and regional authorities, as well as relevant companies and stakeholders, to accelerate the use of green hydrogen and support Alicante province’s energy transition. (Citation: Regional Development Program)