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Specific Challenge:Hydrogen is a flexible energy carrier that can be produced from any energy source, and which can be converted into various energy forms. The main challenges with hydrogen use are related to its storage during large periods of time and capacity, and transportation on long distance. Moreover, due to its low volumetric energy density, hydrogen requires costly steps of compression or liquefaction; while boil-off limits the use of liquid H2 during large scale of time.
Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHCs) based on organic compounds hold the promises for long time and high capacity energy storage, cost-effective long-distance energy transport and, in a long-term perspective, they might be directly used as a fuel for mobile applications. Due to the chemical binding of hydrogen to the liquid carrier, hydrogen can be stored and transported at ambient temperature and pressure in a safe way. Some carrier substances are also fully compatible with existing liquid fuel infrastructure.
Capacities of renewables and electricity costs are extremely heterogeneous in EU. It will not be possible to produce low carbon hydrogen nationally or locally at adeq...
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Specific Challenge:Hydrogen is a flexible energy carrier that can be produced from any energy source, and which can be converted into various energy forms. The main challenges with hydrogen use are related to its storage during large periods of time and capacity, and transportation on long distance. Moreover, due to its low volumetric energy density, hydrogen requires costly steps of compression or liquefaction; while boil-off limits the use of liquid H2 during large scale of time.
Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHCs) based on organic compounds hold the promises for long time and high capacity energy storage, cost-effective long-distance energy transport and, in a long-term perspective, they might be directly used as a fuel for mobile applications. Due to the chemical binding of hydrogen to the liquid carrier, hydrogen can be stored and transported at ambient temperature and pressure in a safe way. Some carrier substances are also fully compatible with existing liquid fuel infrastructure.
Capacities of renewables and electricity costs are extremely heterogeneous in EU. It will not be possible to produce low carbon hydrogen nationally or locally at adequate costs. Just as fossil fuels are being imported and exported across borders today, sites with high renewable potential and low costs of decarbonized electricity should be used for hydrogen production in the long-term perspective. In doing so, storage and transportation of hydrogen at scale is the missing link on the targeted road to a low carbon hydrogen economy. This is where the LOHC approach can play a key role.
Technical feasibility of LOHC has been demonstrated in several projects up to a capacity of 240 kg H2/day. Nevertheless, this technology shows its advantages solely when applied at larger scales. From today’s perspective, the main bottleneck is however its economic viability. In order to overcome this, three routes should be pursued: 1) utilize the economics of scale, 2) optimize the interface to existing large-scale hydrogen generation technologies (e.g. electrolysers, SMR with CCS) and hydrogen consumers (e.g. hydrogen refuelling stations) and 3) redesign of the process technology by merging of sub-components. Central point for all three procedures is the technical and energetic performance of the catalysts.
Scope:The scope of this topic is to reduce the system costs of the LOHC technology by developing improved catalysts or novel catalytic system architecture. This would allow, among others, the reduction of energy intensity during loading/unloading processes, a higher cycle efficiency and increased lifetime. To reach this scope, three approaches are expected:
Decrease the PGM (Platinum Group Metal) loading, as upscaling of the technology will reduce the specific costs of the unit, but the use of PGM will keep this technology costly. To overcome this, an increase of the catalytic activity in both hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reaction or the partial/total substitution of PGM catalyst/critical raw materials is expected to reduce the specific PGM demand;Increase the catalytic selectivity and specificity as a reduction of the pre- and post-conditioning of hydrogen before and after the hydrogenation / dehydrogenation process can tremendously reduce the costs of the technology. The selectivity of the catalyst for hydrogenation reaction should be adjusted to the properties of the inlet hydrogen stream from electrolyser (or Steam Methane Reformer). In case of dehydrogenation, the used catalyst should be optimized to avoid unwished side-reactions and release hydrogen with a high purity e.g. for fuel cell applications;Increase space-time-yield by coating surfaces with catalyst as merging the catalyst, the catalyst support and the heat exchanger into one single unit could achieve an increase of efficiency and cost reduction. Concepts involving new component architecture, new materials, and new manufacturing processes should be developed and demonstrated. It is expected that at least 2 solutions and 3 approaches are proposed by the project.
The topic is open to all kind of LOHC concepts as long as the carrier has the general capability to be used for hydrogen logistics in terms of efficiency, regulatory and safety issues. Substances with low cyclability, high toxicity or low availability should not be considered.
The project should address at least the following key issues:
Evaluation of the catalyst performance compared to state-of-the-art experimentally in a demo unit >10 kW;Evaluation of the catalyst lifetime and maintenance experimentally in continuous operation of at least 200 h;Reduction of the energy required in the dehydrogenation to < 6 kWh/kg H2;Assessment of the catalyst synthesis route regarding the environmental footprint (e.g. with respect to abandoning/elimination of critical raw materials);Identify the pathways for upscaling of catalyst production and determination of the marginal costs for annual catalyst demand >1,000 t;Technology comparison with other hydrogen logistic concepts e.g. GH2, LH2, shipping or pipeline, based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculations and Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), avoiding duplications with already funded initiatives or projects i.e. HySTOC [50]. The project consortium should include at least one industrial partner willing to exploit the results.
TRL at start of the project: 2 and TRL at the end of the project: 4.
Any safety-related event that may occur during execution of the project shall be reported to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) dedicated mailbox [email protected] , which manages the European hydrogen safety reference database, HIAD and the Hydrogen Event and Lessons LEarNed database, HELLEN.
The project will be required to contribute towards the activities of the Hydrogen Innovation Challenge (as detailed under point G. International cooperation). Cooperation with non-EU/Associated country member of this challenge is encouraged (see chapter 3.3 for the list of eligible countries).
The FCH 2 JU considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of EUR 2.5 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts.
Expected duration: 3 years
[50] http://www.hystoc.eu/
Expected Impact:The improved catalysts and/or novel catalytic structures is expected to open the way for wider impact of LOHC technology. This should be the significant step to provide cost-efficient systems based on LOHC technology that finally will enable upscaling and process intensification. Catalytic improvements (material, integration, comprehension) will also contribute to the development of other technologies (Fuel Cell, Electrolysers) applications.
The expected impact with validated results in a complete LOHC system should include:
Increased technology competitiveness by novel processes/materials/concept with improved techno-economic efficiency while at least maintaining energy demand for dehydrogenation compared to state of the art practice (≤10 kWh/kg H2 thermal energy);Increased kinetics in dehydrogenation (> 3 g H2/g catalyst/min) by maintaining high grade of conversion (>90%) at high selectivity (>99.8%);Improved stability/robustness of the system with loss of performances < 0.01%/cycle;Gravimetric capacity at tank system level >5.0 % wt;Volumetric energy density >1.6 MWh/m3 (based on LHV H2);Catalyst compatibility in hydrogenation with H2 from mixed gas streams (impurities up to 20%);Better catalyst comprehension that will have an interest in fuel cell or electrolysers. The conditions related to this topic are provided in the chapter 3.3 of the FCH2 JU 2020 Annual Work Plan and in the General Annexes to the Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2018– 2020 which apply mutatis mutandis.
Cross-cutting Priorities:International cooperation
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Características de la financiación
A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon 2020 projects. See the information in the Online Manual.
2. Eligibility and admissibility conditions: described in Annex B and Annex C of the H2020 main Work Programme.
For some actions, an additional eligibility criterion has been introduced to limit the FCH 2 JU requested contribution mostly for actions performed at high TRL level, including demonstration in real operation environment and with important involvement from industrial stakeholders and/or end-users such as public authorities. Such actions are expected to leverage co-funding as commitment from stakeholders. It is of added value that such leverage is shown through the private investment in these specific topics. Therefore, proposals requesting contributions above the amounts specified per each topic below will not be evaluated.
FCH-01-4-2020: Standard Sized FC module for Heavy Duty applications
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 7.5 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
FCH-01-5-2020: Demonst... 1. Eligible countries: described in Annex A of the H2020 main Work Programme.
A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon 2020 projects. See the information in the Online Manual.
2. Eligibility and admissibility conditions: described in Annex B and Annex C of the H2020 main Work Programme.
For some actions, an additional eligibility criterion has been introduced to limit the FCH 2 JU requested contribution mostly for actions performed at high TRL level, including demonstration in real operation environment and with important involvement from industrial stakeholders and/or end-users such as public authorities. Such actions are expected to leverage co-funding as commitment from stakeholders. It is of added value that such leverage is shown through the private investment in these specific topics. Therefore, proposals requesting contributions above the amounts specified per each topic below will not be evaluated.
FCH-01-4-2020: Standard Sized FC module for Heavy Duty applications
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 7.5 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
FCH-01-5-2020: Demonstration of FC Coaches for regional passenger transport
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 5 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
FCH-01-6-2020: Demonstration of liquid hydrogen as a fuel for segments of the waterborne sector
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 8 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
FCH-01-7-2020: Extending the use cases for FC trains through innovative designs and streamlined administrative framework
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 10 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
FCH-01-8-2020: Scale-up and demonstration of innovative hydrogen compressor technology for full-scale hydrogen refuelling station
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 3 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
FCH-02-5-2020: Underground storage of renewable hydrogen in depleted gas fields and other geological stores
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 2.5 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
FCH-02-6-2020: Electrolyser module for offshore production of renewable hydrogen
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 5 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
FCH-02-7-2020: Cyclic testing of renewable hydrogen storage in a small salt cavern
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 5 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
FCH-02-8-2020: Demonstration of large-scale co-electrolysis for the Industrial Power-to-X market
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 5 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
FCH-02-9-2020: Fuel cell for prime power in data-centres
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 2.5 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
FCH-03-2-2020: Decarbonising islands using renewable energies and hydrogen - H2 Islands
The maximum FCH 2 JU contribution that may be requested is EUR 10 million. This is an eligibility criterion – proposals requesting FCH 2 JU contributions above this amount will not be evaluated.
Proposal page limits and layout: Please refer to Part B of the proposal template in the submission tool below.
3. Evaluation:
Evaluation criteria, scoring and thresholds are described in Annex H of the H2020 main Work Programme.
Submission and evaluation processes are described in the Online Manual.
4. Indicative time for evaluation and grant agreement:
Information on the outcome of evaluation: maximum 5 months from the deadline for submission.
Signature of grant agreements: maximum 8 months from the deadline for submission.
5. Proposal templates, evaluation forms and model grant agreements (MGA):
FCH JU Research and Innovation Action (FCH-RIA)
Specific rules and funding rates
Proposal templates are available after entering the submission tool below.
Standard evaluation form
FCH JU MGA - Multi-Beneficiary
H2020 Annotated Grant Agreement
FCH JU Innovation Action (FCH-IA)
Specific rules and funding rates
Proposal templates are available after entering the submission tool below.
Standard evaluation form
FCH JU MGA - Multi-Beneficiary
H2020 Annotated Grant Agreement
FCH JU Coordination and Support Action (FCH-CSA)
Specific rules and funding rates
Proposal templates are available after entering the submission tool below.
Standard evaluation form
FCH JU MGA - Multi-Beneficiary
H2020 Annotated Grant Agreement
6. Additional requirements:
Horizon 2020 budget flexibility
Classified information
Technology readiness levels (TRL)
Financial support to Third Parties
Other conditions: For all actions of the call, the FCH 2 JU will activate the option for EU grants indicated under Article 30.3 of the Model Grant Agreement, regarding the FCH 2 JU’s right to object to transfers or licensing of results.
Members of consortium are required to conclude a consortium agreement, in principle prior to the signature of the grant agreement.
7. Open access must be granted to all scientific publications resulting from Horizon 2020 actions.
Where relevant, proposals should also provide information on how the participants will manage the research data generated and/or collected during the project, such as details on what types of data the project will generate, whether and how this data will be exploited or made accessible for verification and re-use, and how it will be curated and preserved.
Open access to research data
The Open Research Data Pilot has been extended to cover all Horizon 2020 topics for which the submission is opened on 26 July 2016 or later. Projects funded under this topic will therefore by default provide open access to the research data they generate, except if they decide to opt-out under the conditions described in Annex L of the H2020 main Work Programme. Projects can opt-out at any stage, that is both before and after the grant signature.
Note that the evaluation phase proposals will not be evaluated more favourably because they plan to open or share their data, and will not be penalised for opting out.
Open research data sharing applies to the data needed to validate the results presented in scientific publications. Additionally, projects can choose to make other data available open access and need to describe their approach in a Data Management Plan.
Projects need to create a Data Management Plan (DMP), except if they opt-out of making their research data open access. A first version of the DMP must be provided as an early deliverable within six months of the project and should be updated during the project as appropriate. The Commission already provides guidance documents, including a template for DMPs. See the Online Manual.
Eligibility of costs: costs related to data management and data sharing are eligible for reimbursement during the project duration.
The legal requirements for projects participating in this pilot are in the article 29.3 of the Model Grant Agreement.
8. Additional documents
FCH JU Work Plan
FCH2 JU Multi Annual Work Plan and its addendum
FCH2 JU – Regulation of establishment
H2020 Regulation of Establishment
H2020 Rules for Participation
H2020 Specific Programme
Información adicional de la convocatoria
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