Decarbonizing with Hydrogen: Occitanie Region Expands Support for Forklifts
Key Ideas
- Occitanie Region's €150 million development plan supports green hydrogen sector from 2020 to 2030, promoting research, production, and usage.
- Fenwick leads in promoting hydrogen forklifts and collaborates with stakeholders to accelerate hydrogen adoption in Occitanie Region.
- Financial support schemes by Occitanie Region and Fenwick aid businesses and users in transitioning to hydrogen, aiming at decarbonization.
- The focus on green hydrogen aims to decarbonize industries and mobility in Occitanie, aligning with national energy goals for 2050.
The Occitanie Region in France has broadened its financial assistance to include forklifts powered by hydrogen. With a €150 million development plan in place from 2020 to 2030, the region is actively promoting the research, production, and utilization of green hydrogen. Fenwick, a key contributor, is pushing for the replication of this system in other French regions to bolster the growth of the sector. By bringing together hydrogen stakeholders, including producers and users, the region aims to create a sustainable local ecosystem that generates employment opportunities. The region's support schemes, initiated in collaboration with industry leaders, aim to address mobility and infrastructure challenges faced by businesses transitioning to hydrogen. This includes offering financial aid for the purchase or rental of hydrogen-powered vehicles, with a budget of €2 million until December 31, 2025. Moreover, Occitanie's commitment to green hydrogen production aligns with the goal of decarbonizing industries and mobility, aiming to meet 20% of national energy demand by 2050. The initiative is seen as a pilot action that could have a significant impact on the entire region and serve as a model for similar projects nationwide.
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