Supporting Islands in their Clean Hydrogen Journey: Insights from our latest webinar

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On 25 March 2025, Green Hysland hosted an interactive webinar to officially launch its FREE Technical Support Programme for islands aiming to develop green hydrogen initiatives. More than 70 participants from across the globe—including representatives from French Polynesia, Puerto Rico, Tierra del Fuego, Madeira, Guadeloupe, and the UK—joined the event, reflecting strong global interest in hydrogen-powered island solutions. 

The session was introduced by Christian Galletta, Project Officer at FEDARENE, who provided an overview of the Green Hysland project. Funded by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, the initiative is building a complete green hydrogen ecosystem on the island of Mallorca, combining solar-powered hydrogen production with dedicated refueling stations, injection into gas networks, and use by local end-users such as a port terminal, hotel, municipal building, and public transport. 

Tailored Support for 10 Islands 

Katharina Bouchaaar, Managing Director of Enercy, presented the core of the new programme. Open to islands not yet involved in Green Hysland, the programme offers free, tailor-made technical support to develop pre-feasibility studies for hydrogen projects. 

Eligible islands can benefit from: 

• Access to the Hydrogen Territories Platform (HTP) tool 

• Up to three bilateral mentoring sessions 

• Guidance on project structuring, partnerships, and funding 

• A final report with feasibility insights and tailored recommendations.

This programme offers tailored technical support, providing islands with pre-feasibility assessments, mentoring, and guidance to develop their own green hydrogen project ideas, whether simple applications or complex hydrogen ecosystems.

Katharina Bouchaar, Enercy

The focus areas include local and maritime transport, buildings, tourism, and storage solutions. Applicants must be located within the EU or associated territories, demonstrate access to renewable energy, and become members of the Hydrogen Territories Platform. 

The selection will be based on: 

• Clarity of the hydrogen project concept 

• Existence of local partnerships 

• Access to renewables 

• EU/OCT/OR location 

• Alignment with broader sustainable energy strategies.

The deadline to apply is 16 May 2025, and selected islands will participate from September 2025 to February 2026. 

Demonstrating the Tool: A Case from Chile 

Alberto Herranz of the Aragon Hydrogen Foundation (FHa) presented the HTP tool, built in Python and Excel, designed to simulate hydrogen value chains—from production and transport to final use. The tool allows modelling of technical performance, equipment sizing, and financial viability (CAPEX/OPEX), helping decision-makers assess the feasibility of proposed projects. 

A live demonstration showcased a case study from Tierra del Fuego. Presented by Ricardo Rodriguez of H2 Chile, the example explored the island’s exceptional 50,400 MW of wind energy potential and its opportunity to lead in decentralised green hydrogen development. The HTP tool helped simulate scenarios combining wind farms, CHP systems, and hydrogen mobility. 

Ready to Join? 

Islands interested in receiving this free technical assistance are invited to submit their expression of interest by 16 May 2025. Ten beneficiaries will be selected by June and receive tailored support from September onwards. 

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