With recycling strategies, eco-design, life-cycle-thinking tools and much more, the FCH JU is boosting the sustainability and circularity of hydrogen technology, preparing the sector and its economy for a planet-friendly roll-out as part of Europe's clean energy transition.

Low-emission flight is taking off thanks to two FCH JU projects. A commercially viable fuel cell for zero-carbon emergency and in-flight power is being developed in FLHYSAFE, while HEAVEN is designing compressed-fuel tanks and a high-power fuel cell for fully hydrogen planes.

With around 150 sites in operation, Europe has the largest network of public hydrogen refuelling stations in the world. Almost half of them have resulted from FCH JU projects, such as H2ME and H2ME 2. These two projects alone have financed and analysed 37 new refuelling stations to accelerate...

Vehicles powered by clean, efficient hydrogen fuel cells can make a vital contribution to reducing greenhouse gases and pollution. Several FCH JU-funded projects are developing the technology to mass produce cell stacks in response to market demand, while ensuring they meet strict quality standards.

FCH JU projects are optimising hydrogen tanks for vehicles with a bold new approach to shapes, materials and manufacturing. Results have boosted business for industry partners and highlight how research and innovation are key to driving this critical fuel cell technology forward.

Hydrogen-powered buses are contributing to cleaner air in cities, reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and other harmful pollutants and meeting growing demand for public transport. Several FCH JU-funded projects are helping the technology evolve from demonstration scale to full commercial use...

The use of hydrogen as an energy vector must become widespread if Europe is to meet its climate targets. The FCH JU project HySTOC is scaling up a system to transport hydrogen in liquid chemicals as a safe and cost-effective way for producers to supply demand.

A 60 kW (C60) hydrogen heating and power system developed from a range of FCH JU-funded projects costs less to build than existing models and has a fully European supply chain. Demonstrations of the systems in real applications are boosting manufacturing volumes and supporting the business case...

Two FCH JU projects are pushing the limits of PEM electrolyser performance, aiming at a current density of 6-8 A/cm2 and operating pressure of 100 bar. The lower footprint and energy consumption for commercial-level output make the technology cheaper to install and operate, increasing its appeal...

People living and working in off-grid areas often have to rely on noisy, polluting diesel generators for electricity. The FCH JU-funded REMOTE project is showing how hydrogen fuel cells offer a cleaner alternative that is technically and economically viable.