SCOPE
Hydrogen cross-cutting technologies
Maturity Level
Development Level
Software
Sustainability assessment of the hydrogen value chain
Entity:
We evaluate the sustainability of the entire hydrogen value chain from a life-cycle perspective. We rely on standardised ISO methodologies (14040, 14044) and international recommendations (PEF, SETAC guidelines, etc.) for the environmental, social and economic study of technologies. From the conceptualisation of the projects, we support the selection of materials and processes that help to improve the environmental footprint, following the principle of sustainable-by-design or eco-design. In addition, we evaluate circularity through the quantification of specifically defined indicators.
Challenges met
The innovation and development of new technologies involved in the hydrogen value chain require the incorporation of sustainability principles to ensure their competitiveness.
Scope of application
Main publications
- REGENERA (Esp-Misiones) Development of a BES reactor for the conversion of CO2 to CH4 with HER at the cathode. And, development of another BES reactor for energy efficient H2 production by wastewater treatment
- X-SEED: (EU project No 101137701, HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2023-01-01, 2023-2027, https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101137701) “eXperimental Supercritical ElEctrolyser Development”. Leitat develops perovskite nanorods for use as electrodes in an AEM-type supercritical electrolyser.
Related projects
- European Project H2ELIOS Hydrogen lightweight & innovative tank for zero-emission aircraft CleansSky Aviation Joint Undertaking (2023-2025)
- PERTE Project H2 Value Chain Renewable H2 storage (2023-2025)
