Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe | Exhibition Program | Language: English | Duration: 18:48 .

Comprehensive Guide to EU Hydrogen Funding and Infrastructure Development by EY's Berta Paniagua Bernabé

Berta Paniagua Bernabé from Ernst & Young Spain discusses EU funding opportunities for hydrogen projects, emphasizing the need to consider various programs collectively due to their distinct objectives and requirements. Her team specializes in securing hydrogen-related funding and collaborates with the European Commission as evaluators, offering insights into preferred project types by funders. The Innovation Fund is a key program aimed at decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries through innovative solutions such as new value chains or electrolysis methods for hydrogen production, boasting an average grant size of 127 million euros but maintaining a competitive environment with only about a 25% success rate. Other initiatives like CEF Energy focus on infrastructure improvements across Europe related to renewable energy sources including hydrogen refueling stations; however, applicants must be included on specific lists before applying. Additionally, IPSEI (Important Projects of Common European Interest) funded by member states faces challenges due to varying rules despite potential coverage up to 100%. Overall emphasis is placed on staying informed about evolving programs and emerging options facilitated by active efforts from the European Commission towards enhancing access to funding for efficient strategies around hydrogen development projects.

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Speaker

Berta Paniagua Bernabé
Senior Manager - Global Incentives
Ernst & Young Spain
Germany

Talk of session: Implementing the Hydrogen Economy in Europe

After the hype the deception, at least with respect to exaggerated expectations. Against this, we start to see various instruments deploying effects and projects getting built. What effects do the Hydrogen Bank auctions, IPCEI, the Innovation Fund and Valley projects deploy? What questions do research and innovation still need to address? This session provides an overview of the EU level progress and challenges on the path to energy security and decarbonisation.

Further Talks of this session:

Opening of the Forum

Speaker

Olivier Bucheli
President
European Electrolyser & Fuel Cell Forum
Switzerland

To Talk

EU Hydrogen Bank

Speaker

Dr. Christian Weinberger

To Talk

Hydrogen from Renewables - State of Play

Speaker

Francois Paquet
Managing Director
Renewable Hydrogen Coalition
Germany

To Talk

Starting a new Hydrogen Equipment Production in Europe - Outlook and Potential

Speaker

Dr. Eric Rüland
Vice President Sales & Products
RCT GH GmbH
Germany

To Talk

Q&A Round

To Talk