Since mid-January, passenger cars, but also vans and trucks can fill up with hydrogen in Alkmaar, a crucial step forward in the transition to sustainable transport. In a video we show how this works and why the hydrogen transition is so important.
This initiative is just one of many innovative hydrogen projects taking place in North Holland North. In recognition of these ongoing efforts, the North Sea Canal Area and North Holland North have been awarded the status of Hydrogen Valley received from the European Union.
NXT Mobility offers green hydrogen, produced from green gas. The aim is to obtain green hydrogen directly from wind turbines, in line with the Duwaal programme. However, this part of the project is still under development.
Various stakeholders have worked together intensively to realise this filling station. Marlies van Dijk of Ontwikkelingsbedrijf Noord-Holland Noord, Frank Brandsen of the New Energy Coalition and Erik Metselaar of NXT Mobility explain what was needed to achieve this. Breaking the chicken-and-egg situation is essential, as the lack of filling stations hinders the adoption of hydrogen vehicles. The goal is to create an extensive network of hydrogen filling stations in the coming years, making the climate targets for 2050 achievable.
To understand the differences between driving on hydrogen and traditional fuels, we spoke with René Helmhout from HB Consultancy, who can tell from personal experience what the advantages are of driving on hydrogen
