GREEN Hydrogen mObility for the tRansition to climate Neutrality

Introduction

LIFE GREENH2ORN will implement the first operating Green Hydrogen Refuelling Station (HRS) in Greece, specifically in the city of Kozani. This initiative aims to embed sustainable and zero-emission mobility in a lighthouse city selected as one of the 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by the 2030 Mission launched by the European Commission.

Project Objectives

GREENH2ORN will demonstrate the potential for local production, distribution, and use of green hydrogen in the mobility sector, focusing on:

1. Heavy-duty vehicles
2. Medium-duty vehicles
3. Light-duty vehicles

The project emphasizes the production of green hydrogen via electrolysis and its use as a fuel for municipal fleets. Additionally, the project aims to promote new sources of hydrogen with a circular approach through two feasibility studies.

IT Platform Development

An IT platform will be developed to:

• Centralize data for stakeholders
• Support the replication of the project in other cities

Furthermore, several training skill packages will be created to assist employees from declining industries in transitioning to greener jobs.

Socioeconomic Assessment

A socioeconomic assessment regarding the development of the demonstrator will be conducted to establish a new green circular approach in Western Macedonia. This assessment will provide policymakers with clear recommendations for efficiently using green hydrogen as an energy resource and fuel.

Expected Impacts

The expected impacts arising from the project are directly related to climate mitigation and adaptation, including:

• Reduction in the consumption of fossil-based fuels
• Reduction of equivalent carbon emissions in Kozani
• Demonstration of the benefits of using a centralized Green Hydrogen system to reduce GHG emissions related to urban transport
• Replication and transfer of the results to three more cities/prefectures in Greece

Project Duration and Consortium

The project length is estimated at 60 months, and the consortium consists of eight entities:

• CluBE (as coordinator)
• Municipality of Kozani
• DEPA
• European Dynamics
• UoWM
• DIADYMA
• ACEA
• B&T

The project will also receive support from Regional and National Public Administrations.