Construction of the electrolyzer atH2Hollandia is now in full swing. The goal of the hydrogen project is to make optimal use of locally generated electricity to produce renewable hydrogen. To that end, a 5-megawatt electrolysis system is currently under development.
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This system is being implemented in Nieuw-Buinen by the project initiators Avitec and Novar. During the first phase of the project, Repowered served as project manager and provided technical support for the project’s development, including:
As we approach the operational phase, we are closely involved in the next steps regarding management, certification, and sourcing strategy. The challenge here is to meet hydrogen demand, comply with European regulations, and simultaneously optimize electricity procurement.
In this type of project, you have to deal with many different system components and stakeholders. There are multiple energy flows, electricity procurement, hydrogen sales, and complex regulations. Thanks to our expertise in hydrogen and energy markets, we can conduct data-driven analyses that clarify the dynamics between these components. This allows us to clearly illustrate the consequences of specific decisions regarding control and sourcing strategies, both from an energy and financial perspective. In this way, theH2Hollandia project team can make well-informed decisions.
During the operational phase, Repowered will be responsible for controlling the electrolyzer. To this end, a control strategy has been developed that sends setpoints to the electrolyzer when production is required. This strategy takes into account the available solar energy from the 115 MWp Vloeivelden Hollandia solar park.
At the same time, there are limitations on hydrogen consumption. The system therefore takes into account the scheduling and available capacity of the tube trailers that will be collecting the hydrogen. Scheduled maintenance and the system’s current performance are also factored in. Technology suppliers provide continuous updates for this purpose, which are incorporated into the control model. The control model ensures that production occurs at the right times, so that demand on the consumption side is met and the costs of purchasing electricity remain as low as possible.
The production of green hydrogen must comply with the European RFNBO requirements set forth in the RED III Directive. Repowered ensures that both the procurement of electricity and the operation of the electrolyzer are conducted in accordance with these rules. In addition, we provide support during the certification process by making the required information clear and accessible.
The plan for the future is to further scale upH2Hollandia’s production. To this end, the company is exploring the purchase of electricity from additional renewable energy sources. Repowered is developing a sourcing strategy to select the most suitable production facilities based on energy and financial criteria. This strategy takes into account the expected growth in demand for hydrogen and the requirements set forth by RFNBO regulations.
Through our contributions to the feasibility study, project management, oversight, the certification process, and the sourcing strategy, Repowered is closely involved in multiple phases of the project. We look forward to taking the next steps together toward the operational phase ofH2Hollandia.
“H2Hollandia will be the largest renewable hydrogen project in the Netherlands. We are proud of our contribution—from the initial system design to the actual management and procurement of energy. We are using the insights gained from this project to accelerate other hydrogen initiatives, both in the development of new production facilities and in driving demand in the mobility and industrial sectors.”
The H2 Hollandia project is an ambitious initiative: the production of green hydrogen by utilizing locally generated solar power. To this end, an electrolysis system with a capacity of no less than 5 megawatts is currently under development. This system is being built in Nieuw-Buinen, Drenthe, and will be completed by the end of 2024. Currently, the capacity of the largest green hydrogen production site in the Netherlands is 1.3 MW. H2 Hollandia will…
Last updated on October 22, 2025
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