DESIREE to participate in European Hydrogen Week 2026
The DESIREE project will be among the European research initiatives represented at this year’s European Hydrogen Week, taking place in Brussels from 26 to 30 October. Through consortium partner Zabala Innovation, DESIREE will present its approach to advancing Solid Oxide Electrolyser (SOEL) technologies for renewable hydrogen production.
European Hydrogen Week is one of the major international meeting points for the hydrogen sector, bringing together industry representatives, researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders. The 2026 edition is expected to attract more than 8,000 participants and 200 speakers, combining an international exhibition with a conference programme addressing technological innovation, market developments and hydrogen-related policies.
The event is jointly organised by the European Commission, Hydrogen Europe and the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
Advancing solid oxide electrolysis for renewable hydrogen production
At European Hydrogen Week, DESIREE will highlight its approach to addressing some of the main challenges limiting the wider deployment of solid oxide electrolysis technologies. The project aims to improve the efficiency, durability, reliability and operational flexibility of renewable hydrogen production through innovations at cell, stack and system levels.
A key objective is the development and validation of a 40 kW multi-stack SOEL prototype, targeting efficiencies above 85% and improved integration with renewable electricity. By presenting its technological approach, DESIREE aims to raise awareness of the potential of high-temperature electrolysis to support more competitive hydrogen production, particularly for hard-to-abate industries where renewable hydrogen could contribute to decarbonisation.
Four European hydrogen projects at stand H40
DESIREE will be presented alongside three other European research and innovation projects at stand H40, hosted by project partner Zabala Innovation. Together, the four initiatives address different technological challenges across hydrogen production and its potential use in transport and energy systems. The other projects featured at the stand will be:
- ACHIEVE, investigating stable, low-emission combustion technologies for hydrogen-based fuel blends in gas turbines.
- ALRIGH2T, developing liquid hydrogen refuelling technologies for aviation, addressing challenges associated with hydrogen handling and airport refuelling operations.
- MARPOWER, developing an advanced gas turbine-based energy conversion system for maritime transport, designed to operate with different fuels, including hydrogen.
Their joint presence will offer an overview of complementary research efforts addressing hydrogen production, fuel flexibility and hydrogen applications in sectors seeking alternatives to conventional fossil fuels.
A meeting point for the hydrogen sector
Beyond the exhibition, European Hydrogen Week 2026 will feature a programme of conferences, forums and networking activities designed to encourage exchanges between research, industry and policymakers. The agenda includes a B2B Forum, an Innovation Forum and a High-Level Policy Conference, alongside opportunities for networking and discussions on the technological, economic and regulatory conditions shaping the hydrogen sector.
For DESIREE, participation represents an opportunity to increase awareness of its research among relevant industrial and scientific stakeholders and explore potential connections with other initiatives working on renewable hydrogen technologies.
Further information about the event and its programme is available on the official European Hydrogen Week website.