AMETHyST
A MultipurposE and Tran sectorial HYdrogen Support for decarbonized alpine Territories
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In view of the current energy crisis, it is now more important than ever to strengthen the development of renewable energies in the Alps. Hydrogen has many advantages to become a key player in the energy transition: easily produced with renewable electricity, it can be used for many purposes, such as mobility, industry or exploitation in tourist areas. AMETHyST aims to support the deployment of local Alpine green hydrogen ecosystems to pave the way for a post-carbon lifestyle in the Alps. The project partners will reinforce the role of public authorities by increasing their capacity, designing support services to roll out green hydrogen solutions and including green hydrogen in local and regional energy strategies and plans.
Factsheet
- 2021 – 2027
- Carbon neutral and resource sensitive Alpine region
- SO 2.1 - Promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
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- AG9 Energy efficiency and renewable energy
- 11/2022
- 10/2025
- 1.948.840 EUR
- 1.349.280 EUR
Description
AMETHyST supports the deployment of Alpine green H2 ecosystems for a post-carbon future in the Alps. It reinforces the role of public authorities by increasing their capacity, designing support services to roll out green H2 solutions.
AMETHyST increases the capacity of public authorities, designs support services to deploy green H2 solutions, mainly in touristic areas as flagship project for energy transition, and includes green H2 in local and regional energy strategies and plans.
What to expect from AMETHyST:
6 pilot territories in 5 countries are working together to implement the most appropriate solutions and test the ecosystem models.
What AMETHyST will provide:
- An Alpine H2 package that includes integrated state of art of technologies, market players and policies;
- Local Alpine green H2 ecosystem model supported by techno-economic analyses and a decision support system;
- Support services for local authorities and project developers.
An Alpine green H2 package is developed to help public authorities support concrete H2 projects. Based on the results of the pilot projects, a “Local Alpine green hydrogen ecosystem model” identifies and provides the constituent elements of hydrogens territorial approach, combining production, storage, distribution and uses. Policy recommendations to support green H2 development are elaborated and shared with EUSALP and regional policymakers to reinforce the role of public authorities.
Project outputs will be:
- Piloting H2 territorial ecosystem
- Development guideline for local Alpine green hydrogen ecosystem
- Financial evaluation toolkit for Alpine green H2 ecosystems
- Policy guidelines to implement local Alpine green hydrogen ecosystems
Partners
Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Energy Environment Agency (Lead partner)
- Lead partner
- France
- Rhône-Alpes (FRK2)
- Villeurbanne
- Etienne Viénot
- etienne.vienot@auvergnerhonealpes-ee.fr
Cluster Technologies New Energies Renewable Energies Rhône-Alpes
- France
- Rhône-Alpes (FRK2)
- Grenoble
- Hervé Muguerra
- herve.muguerra@tenerrdis.fr
Fondazione Bruno Kessler
- Italy
- Provincia Autonoma di Trento (ITH2)
- Trento
- Luigi Crema
- crema@fbk.eu
Autonomous Province of Trento
- Italy
- Provincia Autonoma di Trento (ITH2)
- Trento
- Sara Verones
- sara.verones@provincia.tn.it
Energy Agency South Tyrol - CasaClima
- Italy
- Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano/Bozen (ITH1)
- Bolzano
- Benjamin Auer
- benjamin.auer@klimahausagentur.it
Energy Management Agency of Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Italy
- Friuli-Venezia Giulia (ITH4)
- Germona del Friuli
- Matteo Mazzolini
- matteo.mazzolini@ape.fvg.ii
Energy and Climate Agency of Podravje
- Slovenia
- Vzhodna Slovenija (SI03)
- Maribor
- Vlasta Kremlj
- vlasta.krmelj@energap.si
Standortagentur Tirol GmbH
- Austria
- Tirol (AT33)
- Innsbruck
- Markus Winkler
- markus.winkler@standort-tirol.at
Civic Foundation Energiewende Oberland
- Germany
- Oberbayern (DE21)
- Penzberg
- Stefan Drexlmeier
- drexlmeier@energiewende-oberland.de
BlueArk Entremont
- Switzerland
- Région lémanique (CH01)
- Le Chable
- Horvath Laurent
- Laurent.Horvath@BlueArk.ch
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Outcomes
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Piloting H2 territorial ecosystem
DownloadThe following document provides the overall concept of local Alpine green H2 ecosystems together with the guidelines to shape an implementation plan for our project pilots: these are experimental solutions disseminated in the variuos regions that are participating to the AMETHyST project. Some of the following are projects in which hydrogen has already been implemented, in others it is being implemented (with projects already financed), while for the remaining ones we are thinking about possible implementations. The study gives an insight and overview on the aims, strategies, roadmaps and risk assessment analysis for each project in the AMETHyST framework. The pilot projects investigated are the following:- Auvergne Rhône Alpes region (France)
- Funivie Madonna di Campiglio Ski Area (Italy)
- Peio, Ronzo-Chienis and Fiera di Primiero (Italy)
- Arieshof organic farm and tourist accomodation (Italy)
- Valle del Bût hydrogen ecosystem (Italy)
- Maribor region H2 working group (Slovenia)
- WIVA P&G HyWest and H2Alpin projects (Austria)
- Das HAUS (Germany)
- Val de Bagnes hydrogen ecosystem (Switzerland)
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Development guideline for local Alpine green hydrogen ecosystem
OT2.2 provides a step-by-step methodology for designing, experimenting, and assessing green H2 applications in local Alpine green H2 ecosystems. It reviews suitable H2 technologies, techno-economic feasibility and assesses project environmental and social local impact and future potential. OT2.2 is result-based on WP2 pilot testing and enables the upscale in other Alpine ecosystems. Targeted to PAs and H2 project developers. Available in WP1 platform in Alpine languages -
Financial evaluation toolkit for Alpine green H2 ecosystems
DownloadThis toolbox assesses the financial planning of green H2 projects in Alpine territories: the " H2FAsT" Evaluation Tool offers a structured framework to assess the feasibility, sustainability, and overall impact of hydrogen technologies and initiatives. A key focus of the tool is to make hydrogen projects both financially and technically calculable, helping users navigate complex planning and investment decisions with confidence. This tool has been developed to help policymakers, industry professionals and researchere to make informed, strategic choices. The platform provides: a clear overview of the tool’s methodology, guidance for practical application and direct access to the evaluation framework. The tool is available on the SkHyline website: https://skhyline.eu/h2fast-evaluation-tool/ -
Policy guidelines to implement local Alpine green hydrogen ecosystems
Set of policy guidelines, targeted at regional and local authorities and decision makers, aimed at facilitating the inclusion of green hydrogen solutions in energy planning and foster the emergence of local Alpine green H2 ecosystems. The guidelines are disseminated broadly and shared with the local and regional public authorities during the Final Conference (A 3.4)
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Are you passionate about green energy and the future of hydrogen? SkHyline is your go-to platform for exploring and mapping hydrogen projects across the Alpine region. Whether you are a policymaker, a technical expert, or a curious citizen, SkHyline provides the tools and insights you need to navigate the hydrogen revolution. Visit SkHyline now: https://skhyline.eu/ Join us on this journey towards a cleaner, hydrogen-powered Alpine region!Download
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Amethyst project partners met in Moûtiers (french Alps) on March 7 & 8 for the project kick-off. After a full day of project meeting, project partners participated in a major conference on H2 opportunities to decarbonize mountain territories followed by a study visit to Moûtiers’ H2 refueling station, organized by the two french project partners AURA-EE and Tenerrdis.Download
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Here you can read the first edition of the bi-annual newsletter of AMETHyST project, which will inform you on the project development, results and public events.Download
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The second edition of the bi-annual newsletter of AMETHyST project is out. You are welcome to read it. You will find a lot of news, events findings, key points and first two results in it.
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You are welcome to read the 3rd version of the AMETHyST Newsletter. You will find a lot of news, events findings, key points and results achieved in it.Download
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This newsletter offers an insight into some questions through input from the AMETHyST project midterm conference, where many of the most important stakeholders in the hydrogen sector in the Alpine region came together in Trento.Download
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How can green hydrogen become a reliable cornerstone of the Alpine energy transition? And what does it take to turn visionary Hydrogen Valleys into structured, scalable ecosystems? These are the questions driving local and regional actors as they work to make hydrogendeployment more predictable, integrated, and effective. Learn more in Newsletter #5.Download
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D.1.1.1 _ Activity A.1.1 Identification of needs and targets for the deployment of green H2 solutions with a focus on touristic usesDownload
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D.1.2.1 _ Activity A.1.2 Mapping of H2 initiatives in the Alpine regionDownload
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D.2.1.1_Activity A.2.1 Potential evaluationDownload
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D.2.5.1_Activity A.2.5 Capitalization of local Alpine green H2 ecosystem modelDownload
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D.3.1.1_Activity A.3.1 Mapping of green hydrogen policiesDownload
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Draft programme of the eventDownload
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Discover Hydrogen Ecosystems in the Skyline of the Alps with SkHyline platform!
Are you passionate about green energy and the future of hydrogen? SkHyline is your go-to platform for exploring and mapping hydrogen projects across the Alpine region. Whether you are a policymaker, a technical expert, or a curious citizen, SkHyline provides the tools and insights you need to navigate the hydrogen revolution.
Visit SkHyline now: https://skhyline.eu/
What Can You Find on SkHyline?
- A Comprehensive Project Map – Discover ongoing and completed hydrogen initiatives across the Alps.
- Territory Insights & Policies – Gain access to regulations, policies, and expert interviews shaping the hydrogen economy.
- Techno-Economic Evaluation Tool (Coming in 2025) – Develop your own hydrogen project with financial feasibility support.
- Policy Guidelines (Coming in 2025) – A robust framework to guide the development of hydrogen ecosystems.
- Empower Decision-Makers – Access a rich repository of policies and case studies to make informed hydrogen-related decisions.
- Enhance Technical Knowledge – Learn about hydrogen technologies, explore European projects, and assess their economic feasibility.
- Engage with the Community – Understand how hydrogen contributes to a greener future and sustainable energy transition.
Project calendar
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10 - 11 Apr 2025
5th Project meeting with the Exchange programme in Italy, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Project: AMETHySTEnergy Agency Friuli Venezia Giulia from Italy is happy to host you in Paluzza in April 2025.
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FC3 Fuel Cell Conference Chemnitz 2024
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Hydrogen for the Future of the Alps: Mid-term conference of the Amethyst project
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AMETHyST at the event "Hydrogen to decarbonize mountain regions" in Evian on June 25th
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A knowledge exchange on hydrogen trains event in Innsbruck
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AMETHyST partner meeting in Slovenia
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“Save the date” The first site visit and exchange opportunity in Innsbruck
Project: AMETHySTAMETHyST PPs are organising a series of best practice visits to local hydrogen initiatives.
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Partner meeting AMETHyST
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Project news
New Scientific Article Published: Exploring Green Hydrogen in the Alps
18.06.2025
We are proud to announce the publication of a new published scientific article.
Regional Utilities Exchange on Hydrogen Solutions in the AMETHyST Context
20.05.2025
In Penzberg, regional municipal utilities discussed future energy solutions, with hydrogen.
Hydrogen Bus Trial Highlighted in New Video as part of the AMETHyST project
19.05.2025
Tenerrdis took part in a hydrogen bus trial that offered an opportunity to explore zero-emissions...
The French-Slovenian Business and Innovation Days in Slovenia
22.04.2025
The two-day event in Slovenia - The French-Slovenian Business and Innovation Days held in April 2025
Shaping the Alpine H2 Vision 2030 event, in the frame of EUSALP
07.04.2025
Shaping the Alpine H2 Vision 2030 event in the frame of EUSALP is taking place on April 16 and 17
Meeting to start with the development of the proposal for energy production in Maribor region
04.04.2025
One of the most important meetings on the path to hydrogen use and production took place in Maribor.
Workshop about safety within hydrogen production and use in Maribor
04.04.2025
ENERGAP organised a working meeting on the safe use of hydrogen at Energetika Maribor d.o.o..
Innovative Hydrogen-Powered Transport Experiment for Sustainable Mobility in the Mountains
25.02.2025
From 13th until 25th February, the Pays d’Évian – CCPEVA is testing hydrogen-powered buses.
SAVE THE DATE AMETHYST EXCHANGE PROGRAM, 10 APRIL 2025, PALUZZA, ITALY
07.02.2025
The 4th Exchange Program for companies, public authorities, and experts will be organized in Italy.
Paving the Way for a Hydrogen-Powered Future in the Alps - The Midterm-Conference of AMETHyST Project
12.11.2024
The AMETHyST midterm conference brought together local and EU leaders, researchers and experts.
The 4th version of the AMETHyST Newsletter is out
06.11.2024
Welcome to read about the insights of the AMETHyST midterm conference in Trento and more...
AMETHyST partner FBK presents a New SkHyline Platform for Hydrogen Ecosystem Development
11.10.2024
FBK proudly presents SkHyline, an innovative platform designed to support the development of hydroge
Eleonora Cordioli from FBK at the event SDEWES 2024
17.09.2024
At the SDEWES 2024 conference, Eleonora presented her work titled "Green Hydrogen in the Alps"
AMETHyST at the event "Hydrogen to decarbonize mountain regions" in Evian on June 25th
08.07.2024
AMETHyST project, was presented at the event on hydrogen in the mountains, on June 25th in Evian.
AMETHYST exchange programme: a visit to GKN Hydrogen and pilot site “Arieshof”
19.06.2024
On June 13th, 2024, the AMETHyST consortium organized the third Exchange Program.
Decarbonizing Mountain Territories with Hydrogen at "Mountain Planet" trade show
19.06.2024
On April 16th, Tenerrdis took part in the "Mountain Planet" mountain tourism trade show
Haute-Tarentaise: H2 buses tested on French pilot territory at 2100 m of altitude
03.06.2024
On April 10th, AURA-EE and Tenerrdis tested a Hycity hydrogen shuttle bus in the mountains.
You are welcome to read the 3rd version of the AMETHyST Newsletter!
08.05.2024
You will find a lot of news, events, findings, key points and achieved results in the Newsletter #3.
AMETHYST exchange programme on hydrogen in Ljubljana
17.04.2024
On April 9, 2024, the AMETHyST consortium organised the second exchange programme in Ljubljana.
3rd Partner meeting AMETHyST in Ljubljana
17.04.2024
The third partner meeting of the Interreg Alpine Space, AMETHyST project was organized in Ljubljana.
Hydrogen excursion in the Bavarian Oberland: insights into practice
28.03.2024
An excursion in the Oberland region on March 22, 2024.
Project AMETHyST with Eleonora Cordioli at the 2024 National Ski Championships of Engineers and Architects in Corvara (Italy)
28.03.2024
Among the initiatives mentioned also the AMETHyST project at the national event in Italy.
AMETHyST partner is delighted to share the latest developments regarding their project in the Val de Bagnes, nestled in the Swiss Alps.
19.03.2024
A roundtable gathering all stakeholders in the Val de Bagnes was organized.
AMETHyST once again at the WSED
13.03.2024
AMETHyST project with ENERGAP team again at the World Sustainable Energy Days 2024.
Snow Groomer Innovation: Transitioning from Production to Green Hydrogen Demand
21.02.2024
In a groundbreaking initiative led by the AMETHyST Project Partner from APE FVG, a significant step has been taken towards revolutionizing snow grooming technology. The project, based in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, aims to decarbonize the winter tourism sector.
Forum H2 in Albertville in France
03.01.2024
Aura-EE and Tenerrdis hosted an event in Albertville to connect providers with local authorities.
Exploring hydrogen solutions, recap of the hydrogen forum in Albertville, Savoie
22.12.2023
In a collaborative effort to address the decarbonization challenges of the Alpine arc, public stakeholders and hydrogen solution providers converged on December 8th in Albertville, Savoie, for the hydrogen forum.
The 2nd edition of the bi-annual newsletter of AMETHyST project is out!
03.11.2023
You are welcome to read it. You will find a lot of news, events, findings, key points and first 2 results in it.
AMETHYST exchange programme "Hydrogen" in Innsbruck
16.10.2023
On 4th of October, an event entitled Tyrol - A hydrogen valley took place in Innsbruck, organised by the AMETHyST project. Over 45 participants attended this event, which opened with an expert discussion.
AMETHyST second project meeting in Innsbruck
10.10.2023
On October 4th, the second project meeting of the AMETHyST project took place in Innsbruck hosted by the Project Partner Standortagentur Tirol GmbH.
Providers and potential adopters discussed about H2 solutions in the Alpine tourism sector, during the second roundtable on hydrogen technologies hosted in FBK
18.08.2023
On July 13th, the Center for Sustainable Energy organized a second roundtable in Trento but this time the attention was pointed on the application of H2 solutions in the Alps (with a focus on the case study), and therefore it saw the participation of three companies that are already providing H2 sol
Funivie Madonna di Campiglio hosted AMETHyST roundtable on hydrogen technologies
18.08.2023
On July 7, the Center for Sustainable Energy and Funivie Madonna di Campiglio organized a roundtable to discuss with the local stakeholders how to decarbonize the tourism sector in the Alps through hydrogen applications, and to identify the potential for hydrogen development in that area.
Successful Round Table "Hydrogen in South Tyrol": Experts discuss opportunities and challenges
10.08.2023
The AMETHyST round table Hydrogen in South Tyrol took place on 22 June at the NOI Techpark in Bolzano in Italy
Green hydrogen for mountain mobility _Val de Bagnes in Switzerland
08.08.2023
Within the Amethyste project, our aim is to validate green hydrogen for mountain mobility, starting with the Val de Bagnes in Switzerland.
Green energy carrier with huge potential: Hydrogen summit in Bad Tölz attracts significant attention
31.07.2023
As part of the Interreg Alpine Space funded project AMETHyST, the civic foundation Energiewende Oberland (EWO) gathered numerous different stakeholders in order to debate about the joint Bavarian Oberland hydrogen strategy.
1st local stakeholder group meeting in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes pilot area
05.07.2023
In the heart of the Tarentaise Valley, in the town of Moûtiers, AURA-EE and Tenerrdis joined forces on May 30th to set up a steering committee of representatives from local authorities of Tarentaise-Vanoise and Arlysere.
The first edition of the bi-annual newsletter of AMETHyST project
05.05.2023
In our project e-newsletters, we would like to keep you updated about current developments and project related news. In the first edition, we are happy to serve you a mixture of news and outlook into upcoming events and activities.
AMETHyST Kick-off meeting in Moûtiers (France) on March 8, 2023
12.04.2023
Amethyst project partners met in Moûtiers (french Alps) on March 7 & 8 for the project kick-off.
Kick-Off Perspectives: Hydrogen in the Alps
12.04.2023
Mountain territories are facing major challenges: transforming tourism activity, maintaining their economic attractiveness, adapting to climate change, securing their resources, developing renewable energies in order to reach carbon neutrality objectives.
