Hydrogen and Carbon Value Chains in Green Electrification (HYGCEL)
HYGCEL research identifies new value chains arising from the development of a new P2X market and studies how the supporting electricity- and hydrogen infrastructure should be built in an optimal way in Finland.
UEF Project members
Kim Talus
Project member
Clean electricity and hydrogen are at the core of the energy transition. Their production and use will allow shifting from fossil energy sources to clean energy. A carbon-neutral energy and material system is possible when electricity is generated in an emission-free manner, such as with wind or solar power, electricity is used wherever possible, or electricity is converted chemically to other goods, such as chemical products. This shift requires adjustments in infrastructure and proactive actions, and it is driven by regulation and economic incentives.
This project investigates this energy system change at the system level. The research aims to identify Finland’s competitive edges and provide practical instructions for building new infrastructure.
HYGCEL public research project is led by LUT University, together with Tampere University and University of Eastern Finland. Funding for the project comes from Business Finland and the total budget of the HYGCEL-project is over 10 M€.
Other team members: Sirja-Leena Penttinen and Moritz Wustenberg.