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Carbon neutrality of the seas by 2050

The European Commission considers green hydrogen central to meeting its commitment to achieve a carbon neutral and circular economy by 2050. To achieve this, Europe wants to accelerate the use of hydrogen-based technologies that will allow it to decarbonise economic sectors and store energy to cover demand when there is no renewable generation. Likewise, Spain has also recently proposed a roadmap aligned with the European strategy and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, to contribute to leading the promotion of hydrogen as the energy model of the future.


To this end, although green hydrogen is an energy vector produced from energy sources, it is essential to ensure its sustainability by establishing eco-design guidelines that have a favourable impact from an economic, social and environmental point of view, throughout its life cycle. That is, from the design itself, to the production, use and end-of-life of hydrogen technologies. Ecodesign is thus a key part of the circular economy.

In this context, the pioneering eGHOST project will define eco-design guidelines and criteria for two reference products: solid oxide electrolysers for hydrogen production, and proton exchange membrane fuel cells for hydrogen power generation. These products are attracting increasing interest due to their versatility and multiple applications, such as hydrogen cars.

ZERO BAY
And, among the many actions undertaken for the benefit of the planet, it is worth mentioning the ‘Zero Bay, Sustainable Maritime Mobility’ program carried out by the Santander Port Authority (APS) and the MetalTec Naval company. Both focused on the construction of the EcoBus Boat, the "only" boat with exclusively electric and solar propulsion that exists capable of sailing for 8 hours thanks to sunlight. It is a water bus created in order to carry out tourist routes through the bay of the Cantabria´s capital, between the Gamazo quay and the recreational facilities “Marina del Cantábrico” in Camargo. Likewise, the alliance of the APS and its partner also goes through the manufacture of the first “autosolar” test catamaran, the Eco Boat. A total innovation.