European Hydrogen and fuel cell future research strategy revealed
Hydrogen meets two essential needs of European policy: reduced energy dependence and reduced greenhouse gases. The EU recognised the potential of hydrogen and fuel cells a long time before a high level group was asked, in October 2002, to define the basis for an integrated vision of the EU's strategy on hydrogen and fuel cells and their role on sustainable energy policy.In its final report'Hydrogen and fuel cells: A vision of our future', the group recommended theestablishment of a'Hydrogen and fuel cell technology platform'(HFP),to define and carry out concrete research and development actions in the area.The platformwas launchedin January 2004,bringing together major stakeholders (ie industry, scientific community, public authorities, users, civil society) in the area.The platformhelps to develop awareness of fuel cell and hydrogen market opportunities and energy scenarios, and promotes European and international co-operation. It also facilitates and accelerates the development and deployment of cost-competitive, world class European hydrogen and fuel cell based energy systems and component technologies for applications in transport, stationary and portable power.
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