Project HYreland: Paving the Way for a Cross-Border Hydrogen Energy Agreement between Ireland and Germany
Key Ideas
- ESB and German Government collaborate on Project HYreland to evaluate green hydrogen production and transportation pathways.
- Fraunhofer ISE and IERC leading the technical and economic analysis for a potential hydrogen agreement between Ireland and Germany.
- Preliminary results expected by 2025 from specific locations in Clare and Cork, highlighting commitment to net zero targets.
- Stakeholders express optimism in utilizing green hydrogen for clean energy to support electricity systems and promote European green transformation.
Ireland and Germany are embarking on a collaborative project named Project HYreland to explore the feasibility of a cross-border hydrogen energy agreement. ESB is spearheading the study to assess green hydrogen production in Ireland with potential export to Germany. The project, undertaken with the German Government and the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, involves Fraunhofer ISE and IERC. The evaluation will focus on technical and economic aspects, aiming to support both countries in achieving their net zero targets. Specific sites in Clare and Cork will be evaluated, with preliminary results expected by 2025. Stakeholders, including ESB and the German Ambassador, express confidence in the potential of green hydrogen to drive the green transformation in Europe through this partnership.
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Power
Research Collaboration
Green Transformation
Net Zero Targets
Energy Cooperation
Economic Evaluation
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