Nordics and Iberia Shine in Europe's Renewable Hydrogen Landscape
Key Ideas
- The Nordic countries and Iberia are leading Europe in renewable hydrogen production, offering cost-competitive solutions that meet EU standards.
- Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with innovative variations are becoming popular, helping lower production costs and ensuring pricing stability.
- The global pipeline for hydrogen electrolyser projects has modestly increased to 1.3 TW, with Europe accounting for 77% of new project announcements.
- Policy advancements, including the ReFuelEU and FuelEU Maritime initiatives, are providing regulatory clarity and driving progress in hydrogen adoption across Europe.
The Q2 2025 European Hydrogen Market Report from Aurora Energy Research highlights the Nordics and Iberia as leaders in renewable hydrogen production in Europe. These regions are excelling in delivering cost-competitive hydrogen projects that comply with strict EU standards. Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are gaining traction as a preferred procurement strategy, with innovative variations like hybrid setups and battery integration being utilized to reduce production costs. The report emphasizes that the Nordics and Iberia stand out due to their abundant and low-cost renewable electricity, ideal for electrolysis. The global pipeline for hydrogen electrolyser projects has grown modestly to 1.3 TW, with Europe leading the way in new project announcements. Policy advancements, including initiatives like ReFuelEU and FuelEU Maritime, are providing regulatory clarity and propelling hydrogen adoption across the continent. Aurora's outlook suggests a willingness to pay for industrial process heat in addition to existing demand, expanding opportunities for renewable hydrogen. While the current market operates mostly through bilateral agreements, its long-term evolution could shift towards a more structured market depending on future policy and investment developments.