Costa Rica's National Hydrogen Strategy and Technology Innovation Hub Development
Key Ideas
- Costa Rica has published its National Hydrogen Strategy focusing on the development of a Technology Innovation Hub for green hydrogen.
- IDOM conducted a pre-feasibility study to analyze the feasibility and suitability of establishing the Hub in Costa Rica.
- The study included analyzing the country's environment, defining strategic objectives, designing a Green Hydrogen Roadmap, and establishing an economic model.
- The work done by IDOM provided a detailed insight into the green hydrogen industry in Costa Rica, identifying necessary actions for implementation.
Costa Rica has unveiled its National Hydrogen Strategy as part of the regional energy transition, with a key focus on developing a Technology Innovation Hub for green hydrogen technologies. IDOM, in collaboration with the country, conducted a pre-feasibility study to assess the viability of establishing this hub. The study encompassed an analysis of the institutional and technological landscape, identification of needs and capabilities, setting strategic goals, designing a roadmap, and defining an economic model for the Hub. Furthermore, the project outlined the governance structure and value proposition of the Hub. The initiative has provided the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) with crucial insights into Costa Rica's green hydrogen industry and the potential impact of the Technology Innovation Hub on the sector's stakeholders. Overall, the study has laid the foundation for implementing necessary actions to drive the growth of green hydrogen in Costa Rica.