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

On 15 May from 15:00 to 16:00 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 from:

• 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 decentralised approach enables fuel production in sun-rich regions while significantly reducing costs and system complexity.
• Wilbert Heffels, Manager 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 Programme Manager, TNO – 3rd Generation Electrolysers: A cutting-edge initiative to redesign electrolyser components from the atomic scale up, integrating advanced materials, nano-structures, and smart manufacturing technologies for maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact.

Details

• Date: 15 May 2025
• Time: 15:00 – 16:00 hrs.
• Location: Online (Webinargeek)

Who should attend?

This webinar is especially relevant for:

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