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€140 million to fund cutting-edge technology |
EU supports search for greener laptops with research grant.
29 project topics aim to put fuel cell and hydrogen energy technologies on the market two to five years sooner than what is estimated without the support it offers.
The research will help develop hydrogen storage and improve fuel cells' durability, performance and the cost-efficiency to make green applications such as power stations or laptops ready for the market.
Welcoming the launch, EU Commissioner for Science and Research, Janez Potočnik, said: "The new step taken today by the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen JTI highlights the continued commitment of the European Commission and the European industry to develop breakthrough technologies to put Europe at the forefront of green technologies. Precious partnership in this area and others that are to follow in the framework of SET Plan will help the EU to meet its ambitious energy and environmental goals faster and cheaper. Such Investments today are a guarantee for EU competitiveness and growth tomorrow.”
The European Commission has pledged €71.3 million matched by in-kind contributions of the industrial partners. |
