Hydrogen highway - H2HW4

The primary objective of the project is to promote the readiness of companies in the Jyväskylä and Central Finland regions to utilize the business potential related to the transport use of hydrogen, which covers the entire hydrogen value chain. The project produces foresight information for energy companies, industry, logistics operators, transport companies and other actors in the region. The project will investigate the interest of logistics operators and transport companies in the region in switching to hydrogen as a transport fuel. In addition, it will be investigated what kind of new business hydrogen filling stations and traffic use could bring to the area. The analysis of business potential also covers the interest of energy companies and industry in the production and use of hydrogen.

The project supports Finland's national goal of carbon neutrality by 2035 by offering concrete measures to reduce road transport emissions in Central Finland. Developing logistics opportunities related to the use of hydrogen will help Finland achieve its goals. The project promotes sustainable development in Central Finland and reduces dependence on fossil fuels. By creating new business opportunities and operating models for the region, the project supports the economic development and vitality of Central Finland.

In line with the specific objective of the priority axis, the project supports the development of carbon-neutral operating models and solutions. The project promotes RDI work related to the hydrogen economy, which includes the application of practices, technologies and solutions related to a carbon-neutral economy in companies. In the longer term, the project will promote the development, piloting and commercialization of services that promote carbon neutrality for SMEs through hydrogen filling stations and possible service and maintenance services built around them.

In the City of Jyväskylä's ecosystem agreement, renewing industry is another strategic focus area. In accordance with the ecosystem agreement, industrial renewal through RDI activities promotes the creation of new business and the introduction of low-carbon and resource-wise production solutions. The aim of Central Finland's renewing industrial ecosystem is to act as an active participant in the development of the national and international industrial environment. The hydrogen ecosystem has emerged as an important new topic serving industrial renewal.

The H2HW4 project will be carried out during the period 1 June 2024 - 30 June 2025. The budget for the project is 78 320 euros. The project is co-funded by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), city of Jyväskylä and city of Äänekoski.

Further information
Kati Valpe-Ojala
Project Manager
+358 50 471 6888
Institute of New Industry
School of Technology
Jamk University of Applied Sciences

(published June 11, 2024)