Periodic Reporting for period 4 - EVERYWH2ERE (Making hydrogen affordable to sustainably operate Everywhere in European cities)
Reporting period: 2022-04-01 to 2023-12-31
Despite the COVID-19 crisis, the achievement of the project objectives was in line with the expectation.
In particular, the activities until M71 concurred to the achievement of project main objective were:
1. Realization and validation of three batches of FC based gensets of 25 kW and 100 kW
2. Implementation of the San Sebastian demo in Spain targeting construction sites, Tenerife demo in Spain targeting cold ironing application, several demonstration in temporary events across Europe
3. Investigation of the regulatory framework and declaration of conformity for the 100kW Genset
4. Development and test of 2nd and 3rd batch of gensets
5. Engagement of demonstration stakeholders in ports, music festivals, cities etc.
6. First LCA analysis of the EVERYWH2ERE Gensets compared with traditional diesel fueled gensets
7. Mapping of hydrogen supply points in EU and preliminary logistic aspects analysis
8. Definition of contractual models to be proposed to engaged demosites and identification of short term rental as the most relevant market for EVERYWH2ERE gensets
9. Definition of potential Business models
10. Definition of EVERYWH2ERE Gensets Replication Strategy
11. Robust dissemination campaign to engage music festivals and temporary events organizers as well as cities to the project. Identification of film industry as a potential further interested sector for EVERYWH2ERE gensets demonstration.
12. Identification of the project Key Exploitable Results (KERs) and analysis of partners exploitation intentions as well as of IPR framework
An effective and proper Project Communication has been performed through website, social media, flyers and posters, dedicated events. A strong effort has been made in order to reach the maximum industrial actors, potential end-users and general public who can be interested in EVERYWH2ERE solutions. Such efforts brought the EVERYWH2ERE consortium to be acknowledged via three relevant FCH JU Awards:
• FCH JU Best Outreach Award 2020
• FCH JU Best Innovation Award 2021
• Atlantic Project Award 2023
Currently, temporary and transportable power market based on fuel cell technology have experienced a significant surge in interest because they offer technical and environmental benefits.
As a “demonstration to market project”, all objectives and impact of EVERYWH2ERE project where achieved thanks to the development of new business models and a clear exploitation strategy shared by the consortium.
The potential cost of EVERYWH2ERE genset to be launched on the market has been identified as well as the relevance of short term rental market for their business entry, particularly for temporary events where green hydrogen fueling seems to be the most relevant option to gain a robust commercial interest.
EVERYWH2ERE outcomes are expected to reduce the technical and financial risks by creating new niche markets for FCH companies and promote innovative business models that will give confidence to investors in large scale replication.
Thanks to a robust dissemination, communication and stakeholders’ engagement campaign, EVERYWH2ERE project has been properly promoted among industrial stakeholders and potential demonstrators.