Project description
Green energy ecosystem in France
In the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France, high emissions from industries and mobility pose a significant environmental challenge. Traditional energy sources contribute to pollution and climate change, urging a shift towards renewable alternatives. In this context, the EU-funded IMAGHyNE project aims to pave the way for a large-scale renewable hydrogen economy, integrating seamlessly into the region’s energy system while tackling emissions from high-polluting sectors. Specifically, the project will deploy 57 MW of electrolysis capacity and innovative hydrogen supply chains to address emissions while meeting high sector demands. The project’s objectives span from fuel cell vehicle deployment to advancing robust energy systems including production and storage, fostering a renewable hydrogen economy. IMAGHyNE aligns with EU strategies, extending its impact through replication and communication efforts.
Objective
IMAGHyNE will pave the way for the deployment of a large-scale renewable hydrogen (H2) economy in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, fully integrated in the energy system and addressing the needs of high emitting sectors.
The objectives will be to: 1) deploy 57 MW of new electrolysis capacity, 2) implement a flexible H2 supply chain combining underground storage and tube-trailer deliveries 3) deploy 13 multi-modal H2 refuelling stations, 4) deploy 201 on-road fuel cell vehicles, 5) deploy 63 off-road fuel cell vehicles and stationary equipment, 6) strengthen the robustness of the energy and H2 supply chain by integrating a flexible industrial player, 7) design an efficient pipeline-based multi-user H2 ecosystem, 8) prepare for additional large-scale deployment as part of the Valley extension (including IPCEI) and its replication, 9) disseminate and communicate the results of the project to a wide audience.
IMAGHyNE will meet the requirements of the Work Programme and contribute to the EU’s H2 strategy. IMAGHyNE will foster the development of a long-lasting H2 economy through: 1) an extension of the Valley including the development of a pipeline network and the transition of several industries part of the observer group, 2) an ambitious replication strategy with at least 5 territories from European countries (France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland), airports, and mountain ecosystems, 3) high quality communication and dissemination activities including training, 4) recommendations to public authorities on regulation (e.g. tunnels).
This ambition will be achieved thanks to the involvement of key public and private entities covering the entire H2 value chain, with an extensive experience of EU-funded projects, who have defined a detailed governance structure, Work Plan and financing strategy. IMAGHyNE partners will work collectively to create links and synergies with upcoming and existing Valleys already supported by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership.
Fields of science
- social sciencessociologygovernance
- natural scienceschemical scienceselectrochemistryelectrolysis
- natural sciencesbiological sciencesecologyecosystems
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsfuel cells
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energyhydrogen energy
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Programme(s)
- HORIZON.2.5 - Climate, Energy and Mobility Main Programme
Funding Scheme
HORIZON-JU-IA - HORIZON JU Innovation ActionsCoordinator
69269 LYON
France
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Participants (35)
75011 Paris
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44000 Nantes
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44000 NANTES
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92270 Bois Colombes
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92270 Bois Colombes
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92000 NANTERRE
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75015 PARIS 15
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92700 Colombes
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69004 Lyon
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92930 Paris
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63000 CLERMONT FERRAND
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69124 Colombier Saugnieu
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69007 LYON
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78180 Montigny Le Bretonneux
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75008 PARIS
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38750 HUEZ
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07205 AUBENAS
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26260 Saint Donat Sur L Herbasse
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92270 BOIS-COLOMBES
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92400 COURBEVOIE
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42160 ANDREZIEUX BOUTHEON
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74130 BONNEVILLE
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42122 SAINT MARCEL DE FELINES
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51684 REIMS
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73500 MODANE
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74460 MARNAZ
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74130 BONNEVILLE
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74130 BONNEVILLE
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60550 Verneuil En Halatte
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10129 Torino
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22197 Huesca
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38024 Grenoble Cedex 1
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69008 Lyon
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69360 Solaize
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75009 Paris
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Partners (8)
73370 Le Bourget Du Lac
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69190 Saint Fons
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73250 Saint Pierre D'Albigny
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92200 Neuilly Sur Seine
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63040 Clermont Ferrand
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1203 Geneva
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69200 Venissieux
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1700-008 Lisboa
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