OCEAN-H2: Offshore Clean Hydrogen Production for Multi-use Purposes
This SBEP (Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership) project aims to assess the long-term feasibility of large-scale sustainable green hydrogen production using offshore renewable energy (ORE)
Transforming Offshore Renewables into Green Hydrogen for EU’s
Sustainable Future
OCEAN-H2 is a collaborative initiative led by the University of Malta and partners across Europe to evaluate how offshore wind and wave energy can be integrated with advanced energy storage and electrolysis. The project explores pathways for producing green hydrogen offshore, supported by digital modelling and socio-economic studies, with the aim of strengthening EU’s energy independence and contributing to Europe’s decarbonisation goals.
OUR GOALS
SEAMLESS INTEGRATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
Develop a robust digital platform to enable the seamless integration of 100% renewable energy sources into residential, tertiary, and industrial sectors while maintaining system stability and resilience.
UNLOCKING ENERGY FLEXIBILITY
Identify and utilize hidden flexibility potential in energy systems through advanced AI-driven analytics and control algorithms, transforming buildings and energy communities into active participants in the energy market.
OPTIMIZING ENERGY STORAGE
Integrate diverse energy storage technologies, such as batteries, hydrogen, thermal storage, and compressed air, to balance supply and demand efficiently and enhance energy self-consumption.
BUILDING A DIGITAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
Create a secure and interoperable digital framework for real-time energy management, incorporating AI, blockchain, and digital twins to optimize energy flows and flexibility services across sectors.
FOSTERING SUSTAINABILITY, RESILIENCE AND COMMUNITY
Promote economic, social, and environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing energy equity, and empowering local energy communities through education, transparency, and participation.
MEET THE CONSORTIUM
The OCEAN-H2 project consortium is a dynamic collaboration of partners across Europe, each contributing unique expertise and fulfilling specific roles. The project is coordinated by the University of Malta (Malta), bringing together academic institutions and research organisations to deliver robust technical and socio-economic outcomes.
