Lhyfe secures €11-MM grant for a second 10-MW production site in Sweden
Lhyfe, one of the world's pioneers in green and renewable hydrogen (H2), has announced funding of up to €11 MM from Klimatklivet, an investment program supported by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and co-financed by the European Union, to build a renewable H2 production facility in Vaggeryd, Jönköping County, in southern Sweden.
Vaggeryd is strategically located between Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, and near major transport hubs such as the E4 motorway and national road 40, as well as nearby logistics centers. As the transport sector transitions to lower climate footprint, including the adoption of H2-powered vehicles, significant volumes of renewable H2 will be required. The production facility in Vaggeryd would supply the many refueling stations currently under construction in the area, forming a network of H2 supply along major transport routes.
In addition to the transportation sector, the H2 would also be supplied to industries for heating and production processes.
With the plant, Lhyfe would be able to produce up to 4.4 tpd of green H2 (based on 10 MW of installed electrolyzer capacity) to meet this market demand and contribute to the goal of achieving net-zero emissions. The first kilograms of renewable H2 are expected to be produced in 2027. Combined with the previous grant Lhyfe obtained from Klimatklivet in June 2024 for an equally large plant in Trelleborg, these two units would create a robust supply network for renewable H2 in southern and central Sweden.
The investment support, which will fund the development and design phases, equipment procurement and construction work, represents approximately 35% of the total estimated investment cost for the project.
Lhyfe is one of the world's pioneers in producing green and renewable H2 through water electrolysis powered by renewable electricity. The first plant in Bouin, Pays de la Loire, France, has been operational since the second half of 2021, and additional plants have since been installed in France and Germany. Further facilities are currently under construction or expansion across Europe. By mid-2024, Lhyfe had 200 employees fully dedicated to renewable H2 production, with projects in 12 countries and a project pipeline of approximately 10 GW across Europe.
“We are delighted to have been awarded this investment support, which marks our second project in Sweden to receive backing from Klimatklivet. Green H2 is a key enabler in the transition, strengthening the competitiveness of Swedish industry while increasing domestic energy security with locally produced energy. Additionally, the waste heat generated during the production process will be utilized in the existing district heating network in Vaggeryd. Lhyfe already delivers green H2 to industrial customers in Sweden, and with the two facilities now granted Klimatklivet support, Lhyfe ensures a robust and competitive supply solution for green H2 for our customers in Sweden moving forward,” said Sara Wihlborg, Country Manager Sweden at Lhyfe.
The implementation of the project is subject to the granting of foreign investment authorization, operational and environmental permits, building permits, and a financial investment decision.
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