Welcome to the homepage of the Hungarian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell National Technology Platform!
Long-term and overall objective of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell National Technology Platform is to facilitate the establishment of the Hungarian Hydrogen Economy, in close collaboration with the European Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Platform.
Explicit objective of the Platform is to establish and accelerate the domestic research and development as well as the application of the hydrogen and fuel cell technologies based on detailed analyses and consistent research strategies prepared by the cooperation and collaboration of the interested organizations and experts.
Specific objectives of the Platform are as follows:
- Elaboration of research and development guidelines most significant to the Hungarian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Economy, respecting local capabilities, resources and interests, as well as the "niche" markets.
- Development of strategic plans and implementation plans, reviewing them regularly, and coordinated and efficient management of domestic research in this field.
- Development of recommendations to the relevant bodies of the Hungarian government, aiming to harmonize them with related governmental strategies and implementation plans.
- Lobbying power to speak for the profession at governmental bodies.
- Establishment of affiliations with other segments of the energy sector to ensure a harmonized and smooth adaptation of hydrogen-based energetics into the whole of national power management.
- Mediation of the European Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Platform's strategies, proposals, implementation programs and accomplishments towards the interested parties of the Hungarian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Economy.
- Representation and mediation of Hungarian interests in the European Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Platform in order to develop joint programs at EU level.
- Familiarization with and passing on of the accomplishments to the Hungarian industry, energy sector and its strategic partners, with special attention to SME's (small and medium enterprises)
- Via domestic and international projects, to facilitate overall development of Hungarian SME's in the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell sector, as well as growth of their market potentials, and technology advancement.
- Facilitation of cooperation between research labs, institutions of higher education and SME's in order to accelerate the realization of research findings into industry applications.
- Assistance at establishment of industry standards and regulations for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell technologies.
- To facilitate establishment of Hungarian Hydrogen Economy through education, training, consulting, and public propagation and mind-shaping.