Last Monday, August 19, the subsidy scheme for large-scale production of fully renewable hydrogen via electrolysis (OWE) was published. In this scheme, almost one billion euros is made available for the development of electrolysers that convert sustainable electricity into hydrogen. Energie-Nederland is happy with the arrangement. This incentive is necessary to stimulate the hydrogen chain. Converting electricity into hydrogen is also important for the further rollout of offshore wind projects.

The Netherlands has to get to work
Energie-Nederland is still concerned about the development of demand for renewable hydrogen. The Netherlands must work hard to implement European guidelines that ensure the transition from fossil to renewable hydrogen. It must also be ensured that the infrastructure is available on time. (See news item about delay of the Delta Rhine Corridor)

Webinar: September 5 and 6
RVO is organizing a Webinar on September 5 and 6 to provide an explanation of the scheme. You can register via this link.

Overview of the main points of the subsidy scheme:

• Applications can be submitted between October 15 and 31, 2024.
• The maximum subsidy amount is € 9 per KG and a maximum of 50% of the total budget of € 998,330,000 can be applied for per subsidy applicant.
• Both investment subsidy and operating subsidy can be applied for. 
• The investment subsidy is a maximum of 80% of the sum of the eligible costs.
• The operating subsidy is for a maximum of 10 years.
• The subsidy applications are classified based on the requested subsidy amount in € per MW of nominal electrical input power of the electrolyser.
• An extensive feasibility study must be added (including financing plan).

Want to know more? Full details of the scheme can be viewed via this link.