Water electrolysis and hydrogen in the European Union

Deployment of water electrolysis capacity for hydrogen production is set for accelerating globally. In Europe, public funding schemes and regulatory frameworks are ready but are yet to deliver concrete results. The majority of announced projects have yet to start operations. In 2023, more than half of the electrolysis capacity will likely be deployed in China, according to latest available estimations. Europe is planning to increase its manufacturing capacity in the near future. EU competitiveness on global markets, especially for alkaline technology, is mainly challenged by China. Upcoming European large-scale deployment strategies will also have to consider its dependency on critical raw materials.