The project consortium is made up of 24 partners from 9 different countries of the Erasmus+ program (Finland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Poland, Greece and Romania) and 1 international partner (Canada)
The H2Excellence project, focused on hydrogen technologies, has reported significant advancements during its second virtual Executive Board meeting held on November 27, 2023. Leaders from each domain presented noteworthy achievements, emphasizing successful coordination in project management.
The project’s management and coordination are steadily advancing, marked by the successful completion of key deliverables and the establishment of an effective communication platform. Each working area has conducted online meetings to consistently advance the project.
Continued collaboration among diverse organizations has led to the identification of project stakeholders and national strategies, representing a significant milestone in project development. The unveiling of an online learning platform and the scheduling of specific meetings for content generators are crucial steps toward delivering impactful results.
Initiatives have been taken regarding the governance of Centers of Excellence (COVE), including the establishment of industrial advisory groups and robust connections with other work package leaders. Progress has also been shared in project communication, with the development of a kit and deliverables undergoing review.
Future meetings have been scheduled to maintain momentum in each working area and collectively advance project achievements. H2Excellence reaffirms its commitment to innovation and progress in hydrogen technologies.
The growing demand for green hydrogen and related technologies is expected to skyrocket due to energy crises and the European Union’s (EU) REpowerEU Plan. The EU plans to invest 470 billion euros by 2050, with ambitious targets for 2030, including the production of 10 million tons of renewable hydrogen. In response, the H2Excellence project aims to establish Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) in green hydrogen and fuel cell technologies across six Erasmus+ countries (Italy, Spain, Finland, Portugal, Poland, and France), and two associated CoVEs in two Erasmus+ countries (France and Poland). It will create lifelong learning opportunities, develop international and local curricula, and establish Vocational Excellence Centers. The project aims to set benchmarks in hydrogen technology training, contributing to sector transformation and creating high-quality employment.