TNO and GroenvermogenNL Accelerate Green Hydrogen Initiatives in the Netherlands
Amsterdam, Thursday, 20 February 2025.
TNO and GroenvermogenNL collaborate to scale up green hydrogen production, helping the Netherlands meet climate goals through innovative technology and sustainable energy solutions.
Strategic Partnership Formation
On February 6, 2025, TNO and GroenvermogenNL formalized their collaboration by signing a groundbreaking agreement to accelerate green hydrogen scaling in the Netherlands [1][3][4]. This partnership, which brings together TNO’s technical expertise and GroenvermogenNL’s investment capabilities, marks a significant advancement in the country’s sustainable energy transition [3]. The collaboration includes the development of an open innovation center for electrolyzers, focusing on comprehensive testing facilities and organizational strength [4].
Innovation Hub Development
The program leverages TNO’s extensive network of facilities across Petten, Groningen, Rijswijk, and Eindhoven [3][4]. These locations will serve as crucial development hubs for electrolysis technology advancement [3]. A key initiative includes establishing durability testing facilities for electrolyzers, addressing both technical and economic challenges that currently impede large-scale electrolysis implementation in the Netherlands [4]. The program employs advanced analytics, data analysis, and machine learning to accelerate the collective learning curve among partners [4].
Broader Industry Impact
This initiative is part of a larger movement in Dutch green hydrogen development, with recent developments including the launch of HyPRO, the country’s largest R&D project involving 58 partners [2]. The collaboration has already garnered attention from international stakeholders, with companies from the UK, Italy, Denmark, France, Germany, Brazil, Japan, and the US showing interest in participation [8]. According to Richard Braal, Division Director at TNO, this creates ‘an internationally unique innovation hub, attractive and accessible for end users, manufacturers, and component suppliers both now and in the future’ [4].
Future Outlook
The partnership is set to strengthen the Netherlands’ position in electrolysis technology and ensure innovations transition effectively from laboratory to practical application [3]. As part of ongoing developments, GroenvermogenNL and Shell are exploring the establishment of an open innovation center for electrolyzers in Emmen, known as EmmHy, announced on February 14, 2025 [2]. The initiative represents a crucial step in achieving the country’s climate targets and establishing the Netherlands as a leader in green hydrogen technology [4].