Today we are taking Hydrogen to the skies together with our partner Groningen Airport Eelde!
About Groningen Airport Eelde
Groningen Airport Eelde is a regional airport in the Netherlands and serves as an important testing ground for the (sustainable) aviation industry. As a testing ground, Groningen Airport Eelde offers a unique environment for the development and validation of innovative aviation solutions. The airport actively seeks partnerships and initiatives that can contribute to the advancement of sustainable aviation practices. It focuses on various application areas, including unmanned aviation, green energy production and storage, zero-emission ground operation, refueling infrastructure for electric and hydrogen-powered aircrafts and sustainable aviation fuels.
Our role in the project
Within LIHYP, Groningen Airport Eelde is set to conduct three comprehensive studies, including strategies to incentivize local businesses for hydrogen fuel adoption, the development of a versatile hydrogen multi-tool, and an in-depth analysis of the implications that hydrogen ground support equipment (GSE) will have on airport operations. Parallel to this, the University of Groningen will undertake a logistical study aimed at designing an efficient hydrogen ecosystem. This study will explore the optimal design parameters necessary to establish a sustainable and effective hydrogen fuel infrastructure.
Our vision for the hydrogen economy of the future
The airport aims to develop hydrogen ecosystem includes green hydrogen production, distribution, and use. The starting point is the existing 22 MW solar park, the largest airside solar park at an operational commercial airport. The electricity generated will be used to produce hydrogen. The hydrogen is then distributed to a hydrogen refueling station serving both land- and airside vehicles. Looking toward 2035, the airport's vision is to scale this model significantly, aiming to supply hydrogen directly to aircraft. By doing so it will dramatically reducing carbon emissions and paving the way for a new era of clean air travel.