H2Hub Twente, officially named 'Coöperatie Waardemakers in Waterstof UA', is located in Almelo. The H2Hub is a knowledge and education centre and regional hub, where businesses, government and knowledge institutes come together to reshape the region towards a circular Green Hydrogen future. Starting 2024, H2Hub Twente launched a new four-year programme, after successfully wrapping up 'Businessplan 2020-2023' where the foundations were laid.
Roadmap 2024-2028, will focus on seven key themes relevant for the Eastern Netherlands:
- Development of Knowledge and Human Capital.
- Infrastructure and Storage.
- Mobility.
- Production of green hydrogen.
- Process, food and manufacturing industry.
- Area development.
- HORIZON IS2H4C (Industrial Symbiosis to Hubs for Circularity).
The H2Hub Twente owns a small scale electrolyser system that is available for experimenting and testing. Hydrogen produced on site for testing is 100% green, electricity is generated by 1MW solar and 70kW wind, which is stored in an energy storage system to ensure green hydrogen production throughout the night as well. Partners: RES Twente, Waterschap Vechtstromen, Provincie Overijssel, University of Twente, Saxion Hogeschool, HAN, ROC van Twente, KIWA, OostNL, Boessenkool, Bolk Transport, Bolletje, Bronkhorst, Brusche, Cogas, Crematoria Twente, Jotem, Nijwa Zero, Powerspex, Roelofs, Schröder Energie Technologie, VDL Energy Systems, Witzand, Oostkracht10, Brandweer Twente, Zuivelhoeve.