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As Europe transitions to a sustainable energy economy, green hydrogen and synthetic fuels are becoming essential building blocks for decarbonizing industry and transportation. The NXTGEN Hightech program is accelerating this shift by driving technological breakthroughs in electrolyzer systems—critical devices that convert renewable electricity into hydrogen and other fuels.

On May 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CEST, we invite you to a dedicated NXTGEN Electrolyser Projects Webinar, where we will showcase three ambitious and innovative projects. Each presentation will be followed by an interactive session where your insights can help identify development gaps and shape future directions. We are also looking to connect with companies that may be interested in collaborating to tackle these challenges together—your expertise and perspective are essential to driving meaningful progress.

Preliminary Program

This session will feature presentations by:

• Milou Arts, Cluster Manager, Energy, High Tech NL –Introduction and NXTGEN Overview
• Jan van Kranendonk, Co-founder of ZEF (Zero Emission Fuel) –A revolutionary modular micro-plant concept for producing circular e-methanol directly from solar energy. This decentralized approach enables fuel production in sun-rich regions while significantly reducing costs and system complexity.
• Wilbert Heffels, Manager of Development & Engineering, VDL Hydrogen Systems –PHOENIX – Alkalina: A new platform for second- and third-generation alkaline electrolysers that are scalable, modular, and based on cost-effective, sustainable materials—laying the groundwork for automated mass production.
• Jochen Löffler, Senior Program Manager, TNO –3rd Generation Electrolysers: A cutting-edge initiative to redesign electrolyzer components from the atomic scale up, integrating advanced materials, nanostructures, and smart manufacturing technologies for maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact.

Details

• Date: May 15, 2025
• Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Location: Online (Webinargeek)

Who should attend?

This webinar is particularly relevant for:

• Technology developers working on components for electrolysers, synthetic fuels, and hydrogen systems
• Manufacturers and system integrators interested in the scalable, automated production of energy technologies
• Energy companies and utilities exploring decentralized hydrogen or fuel production
• Research institutions and universities involved in materials science, process design, or clean technology innovation
• Policy makers and funding organizations supporting the hydrogen economy and industrial transition
• Supply chain partners and SMEs looking to collaborate on next-generation energy solutions
• Innovation clusters and ecosystem builders active in the high-tech and energy transition sectors