Aeroports de Catalunya, in collaboration with Evarm and Aldoratech, is proud to introduce AeroH2ub, an ambitious European project aimed at designing, demonstrating, and validating hydrogen-powered mobility solutions. This initiative is part of the Incentives Program for the Innovative Value Chain and Knowledge of Renewable Hydrogen, within the framework of the European Union’s Plan for Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience.
With an investment of €3.2M over the next two years – supported by European Next Generation funds and contributions from Aeroports de Catalunya, Evarm, and Aldoratech – the airport will soon begin producing green hydrogen through photovoltaic energy, with plans to scale and become a self-sufficient energy hub. With 1,768 solar panels and a 100kW electrolyser, it aims to generate 5 – 6 tons of hydrogen per year.
AeroH2ub supports the EU’s strategic goal of energy independence by developing a self-sustaining energy model for strategic infrastructure, focused on securing the supply of clean energy for sectors such as aviation and space. The project’s ultimate objective is to create a scalable, replicable “energy island” model that combines renewable resources – primarily solar energy and hydrogen – demonstrating a practical path toward energy autonomy.
The project, based at Lleida-Alguaire Airport, establishes a unique energy ecosystem that will drive innovative projects for airport management, aviation, and space. Through the integration of hydrogen production on-site, the airport is set to become a key technological platform for pioneering hydrogen applications, enhancing its current role as a hub for industry players dedicated to sustainable energy solutions.
Positioning Lleida-Alguaire Airport as an Innovation Leader
With AeroH2ub, Lleida-Alguaire Airport strengthens its role in renewable energy by producing green hydrogen locally, attracting new projects focused on advanced energy applications in aviation. This unique energy ecosystem will support the ongoing innovation efforts of airport-based companies and expand opportunities for testing and development of cutting-edge technologies.
As a result, the AeroH2ub project reinforces Europe’s commitment to clean energy and contributes directly to the decarbonisation of the aviation and space industries, marking an important step forward in Europe’s journey toward sustainable and autonomous energy infrastructures.
This project not only supports the energy transition but also acts as a laboratory for new aeronautical innovations. Companies like Evarm and Aldoratech are already on board, working on hydrogen-powered handling services and freight drones.
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