The project Zephyros concerns the construction of an electrolyzer that will produce fully renewable hydrogen. Statkraft is initially developing a 6-megawatt facility, with the goal of expanding it to as much as 150 megawatts. This will eventually make Zephyros one of the largest hydrogen production projects in the Netherlands. The hydrogen will be used, among other things, to make industry and mobility more sustainable.
In a statement, the company stated: "This subsidy is specifically aimed at large-scale production facilities for fully renewable hydrogen. We are proud to have achieved this in two years, as projects must meet a wide range of requirements to be eligible. We thank the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl) for its confidence in Zephyros."
The award provides the project with the necessary financial foundation to bridge the gap between fossil and green hydrogen. The next step is obtaining the permit, which Statkraft expects to receive more clarity on next month.
