Formal Review with the Clean Hydrogen Partnership

In March, the PEACE project successfully underwent a formal review with its granting authority, the the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, supported by two external expert reviewers. The project’s research on highly pressurized alkaline electrolysis (AEL), aimed at reducing the cost of green hydrogen production and its subsequent utilisation, was presented in detail.

Following the submission of our mid-term project report (see our mid-term summary here), an online technical review was jointly organised by the project coordinator and the granting authority. The review assessed the project's progress in relation to the management plan and the expected scientific and technological impacts outlined in the Grant Agreement.

During more than half a day of presentations and discussions, the PEACE consortium showcased the main achievements of all project work packages and outlined the way forward. We received valuable and much-appreciated feedback from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, particularly on our management and dissemination activities. The external experts positively assessed the technological milestones reached so far, expressed support for the project’s current direction, and encouraged further progress.

The evaluators stimulated a fruitful discussion, focusing on ways to broaden the project’s potential impact and on project key innovations. No major disagreements emerged, which confirms that the PEACE project is progressing well—moving steadily toward achieving its ambitious research targets.