Renewable hydrogen in Sweden:
Powering a resilient future
Renewable hydrogen in Sweden is taking a decisive step forward. In the country’s first large hydrogen valley, we are demonstrating the entire system at once — production, distribution, and real-world use — because each part depends on the others.
This large-scale work builds the foundation for an economy that strengthens competitiveness, independence and sustainability across Europe.
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HiWHyV in a nutshell:
Why
Renewable hydrogen is an energy carrier that can be produced locally, offering a way to strengthen energy security and reduce climate impact at the same time. Europe’s dependence on imported fossil resources is a clear vulnerability, especially during global energy supply disruptions. The need to shift towards other sources is more urgent than ever.
For renewable hydrogen to become worthwhile, production, infrastructure and real-world uses need to develop together. That is exactly what this project does.
What
HiWHyV brings together more than 40 partners and has received nearly €20 million in funding from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership and the Horizon Europe programme. The project was launched in 2026 and is running for six years. During this time, HiWHyV partners aim to produce 4,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen per year by 2030. Alongside production, the project develops real-world applications, enabling everything from sustainable shipping fuels to climate-friendly fertilisers.
Where
In this project, companies, regions, public bodies and research institutes across nine geographical locations called nodes work together to bring about the project outcomes. Together these partners aim not only to get the hydrogen economy going, but to create new jobs and drive regional development. The nodes are located either in the High Coast in northern Sweden or on the West Coast in the south. Together they form an integrated valley that demonstrates how renewable hydrogen can work at a regional scale. The project also includes organisations from other parts of Europe,that may replicate part of the findings.