HySPARK Project: Revolutionizing Transport with Hydrogen Innovation in Poland
Key Ideas
- HySPARK project in Poland aims to introduce hydrogen-powered vehicles fueled by ORLEN's hydrogen hub, with plans for a hydrogen refueling station at Chopin Airport by 2026.
- The project involves a consortium of 17 partners from five countries working on establishing a hydrogen distribution market in central Poland for decarbonising transport.
- ORLEN's ambitious goal is to create an international network of over 100 hydrogen refueling stations across multiple countries by 2030, emphasizing renewable energy sources and waste-to-hydrogen projects.
- The Mazovian Hydrogen Valley Cluster is driving the creation of a regional hydrogen ecosystem connecting producers, technology providers, and end-users in transportation and industry sectors.
The HySPARK project in Poland is a groundbreaking initiative focused on implementing hydrogen solutions for transportation, with plans to utilize hydrogen from ORLEN's HUB in Włocławek to fuel innovative vehicles. Funding from the European CEF Transport AFIF Clean Cities Phase II programme will support the establishment of a hydrogen refueling station at Chopin Airport by 2026, facilitating the use of hydrogen-powered buses supplied by ARTHUR BUS, trucks by Quantron, and ground handling equipment by ATENA. This endeavor is a significant step towards decarbonising transport and promoting clean energy alternatives. Grzegorz Jóźwiak, the Head of the Hydrogen Technology and Synthetic Fuels Office, highlighted the importance of hydrogen as a safe energy source that will play a crucial role in transforming transportation infrastructure.
The collaborative effort of 17 partners from multiple countries, coordinated by ORLEN, aims to create a hydrogen distribution market in central Poland as part of the HySPARK project. The initiative also involves research and development activities managed by institutions like the Institute of Power Engineering - National Research Institute (IEN-PIB) to drive innovation in hydrogen technology. Prof. Jakub Kupecki emphasized the project's significance in achieving the goals of the Polish Hydrogen Strategy and its potential to serve as a model for other cities.
ORLEN's strategic vision includes establishing an extensive network of hydrogen refueling stations across Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia by 2030, emphasizing renewable energy sources and waste-to-hydrogen projects. This ambitious plan aims to produce over 130 thousand tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually by the end of the decade, contributing significantly to the reduction of carbon emissions. The Mazovian Hydrogen Valley Cluster, with 48 partners, aims to create a regional hydrogen ecosystem connecting producers, technology providers, and end-users in transportation and industry sectors, thereby fostering sustainable practices and innovation in the hydrogen industry.
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Public Transit
Clean Energy
Innovation
Transportation
Decarbonisation
Research And Development
Collaboration
EU Funding
Hydrogen Ecosystem
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