Poland commits €640 million to hydrogen for green transition

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Poland has committed €640 million from its National Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO) to advance hydrogen technologies, marking a major step toward a greener economy. 

The Ministry of Climate and Environment (MKiS) and Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) are spearheading this initiative, aiming to boost innovation, economic resilience, and sustainability.

The investment focuses on three key areas:

Hydrogen Infrastructure: Establishing a network of hydrogen refueling stations to support the expanding fleet of hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Transportation Innovations: Developing hydrogen-powered vehicles and transport solutions.
Hydrogen Production: Allocating the largest share to subsidize renewable and low-emission hydrogen production facilities with a minimum combined capacity of 315 MW, encouraging private sector involvement.
This initiative aligns with Poland's strategy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance its position in the global hydrogen market. BGK's financial support plays a crucial role in unlocking hydrogen's potential while supporting the government's sustainable energy goals.

The investment also supports compliance with the EU's Renewable Energy Directive (RED III), which promotes renewable hydrogen use to achieve climate targets. A competitive call for project proposals will launch in December 2024, offering subsidies for renewable hydrogen facilities with a minimum capacity of 20 MW.

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