Building a European electrolysis industry: the transition to the industrialization stage

Hydrogen is poised to establish itself as the major energy carrier of the 21. century, replacing and initially complementing current fossil fuel-based sectors. Hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources will account for 20% of Europe's electricity consumption in 2050 and will revolutionize industry, mobility and more generally energy management. The production of this decarbonated hydrogen is a great opportunity for Europe in many ways. Of course, in terms of the fight against pollution and global warming but also in terms of economic and even technological leadership. Electrolysers are a key element in the decarbonated hydrogen production chain. Building a European sector around this product is a major challenge requiring significant research and development efforts, judicious technological choices, a normative framework and support to the sector. (author)