On April 16th, partners of the HYPERION: Hydrogen Uptake in European Regions project visited CIDAUT’s facilities in Spain as part of the side activities organised during the project meeting held in Valladolid. The technical visit focused on hydrogen technologies and renewable fuels, providing a valuable opportunity to exchange knowledge, showcase capabilities, and strengthen collaboration among partners working towards the deployment of hydrogen solutions across Europe.
HYPERION is an Interreg Europe project that supports regions in the complex process of adopting advanced hydrogen (H₂) solutions as part of the transition towards a more sustainable and competitive economy. The project brings together partners from across Europe with the shared objective of building regional hydrogen ecosystems, combining production, infrastructure and end-use applications, while improving policy frameworks and fostering interregional learning.
During the visit, participants explored several of CIDAUT’s key research and development facilities, with a particular focus on hydrogen technologies, renewable fuels and energy systems. The tour included demonstrations of infrastructures dedicated to hydrogen production, handling and utilisation, as well as laboratories supporting the development and validation of advanced energy solutions.
Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about CIDAUT’s work in hydrogen value chains, including activities related to system integration, testing of components, and the optimisation. In addition, the visit showcased ongoing developments in renewable and synthetic fuels, highlighting their role as complementary solutions for decarbonising transport and industry.
The visit fostered active discussion among partners, allowing them to exchange experiences from their respective regions, identify common challenges and explore opportunities for collaboration. It also reinforced the importance of testing and validation environments, such as those offered by CIDAUT, in reducing uncertainty and accelerating the uptake of hydrogen technologies.
By connecting policy development with practical implementation, the HYPERION project continues to support regions in designing effective strategies for hydrogen deployment. The visit to CIDAUT clearly illustrated how technological capabilities and real-scale testing can play a key role in enabling this transition, contributing to the creation of robust and scalable hydrogen ecosystems across Europe.