The European Commission has approved a €80 million Dutch measure to support Djewels B.V., a subsidiary of the hydrogen company HyCC B.V., in the demonstration of an innovative renewable hydrogen production technology. The measure is in line with the objectives of the EU Hydrogen Strategy and the European Green Deal, aiming to contribute to the development of renewable hydrogen production. The project supported by the measure involves the construction and operation of a demonstration project for producing renewable hydrogen with advanced technology, including an alkaline electrolyser with high current density electrodes. The project, with a capacity of 20 MW, is considered a significant innovation in the EU. The aid, provided as a direct grant, will cover the project's funding gap, with a clawback mechanism in place for potential extra revenues. The European Commission's assessment concluded that the measure supports key EU policy initiatives, has an 'incentive effect' to encourage the project, and is proportionate and necessary. The approval aligns with the EU State aid rules and the 2022 Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection, and energy. The project is expected to start construction in 2024 and be operational by 2027. This support for renewable hydrogen production is essential in achieving the ambitious goals set by the EU Hydrogen Strategy, European Green Deal, and European Climate Law, which aim at net zero emissions and greenhouse gas reduction targets by 2030.