The GH2 project will leverage solar energy-driven technologies to produce green H2 at a cost comparable to fossil-derived H2
Our Horizon Europe and Innovate UK-funded project aims to harvest solar energy and biomass to drive a chemical reaction that will simultaneously produce GH2 and valuable C2+ chemicals
Sustainable Ambition
Hydrogen production currently accounts for 2% of global emissions, with 96% of supply relying on fossil fuels. While electrolysis is a cleaner alternative, high costs limit it to just 4% of the market. The GH2 project addresses this by using solar energy to co-produce green hydrogen and valuable chemicals, aiming to provide a scalable solution for diverse industries.
The GH2 project is an EU-funded initiative designed to make green hydrogen production cost-competitive with fossil-fuel-derived methods. By utilising a solar-driven chemical process, the project avoids the high electricity costs associated with traditional electrolysis.
The project harnesses the full solar spectrum to drive a reaction between water and biomass (or bio-alcohols), producing hydrogen alongside high-value chemicals such as acetal or acetaldehyde. This co-production model is key to economic viability, as the revenue from industrial chemicals helps offset the cost of hydrogen generation
