Asociación Española del Hidrógeno (AeH2)

The Spanish Hydrogen Association (AeH2) is a non-profit organization which core objective is the promotion of hydrogen technology development as an energy carrier, and its use in industrial and commercial applications. AeH2 members are the most active Spanish companies, public and private institutions, and researchers in hydrogen technology, with a common interest: opening markets and social and environmental benefits of introducing hydrogen and fuel cells in the energy systems. AeH2 members have developed strong capabilities in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. The AeH2 has shown itself as an important and visible actor in the hydrogen community in Spain and abroad and will play an important role in this emerging industry. How do we work? The Spanish Hydrogen Association supports research, development, demonstration, and market introduction of hydrogen energy. To reach its aims the AeH2 carries out different activities: - Information and dissemination. - Expertise and promotion. - Organization and participation in conferences, seminars, and meetings. - Promotion and education. - Lobby work for hydrogen and fuel cells. - Facilitates contacts to companies from Spain and abroad. - Provides networking forums for the exchange of ideas. The AeH2 has promoted the creation of the AEN/CTN 181 of “Hydrogen Technologies” and participates in the International Committee ISO/TC 197 “Hydrogen Technologies”. AeH2 cooperates with other Associations from Europe and abroad. AeH2 is a member of: - European Hydrogen Association – EHA - International Association for the Hydrogen Energy – IAHE - Partnership for Advancing the Transition to Hydrogen - PATH AeH2 collaborates with the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association. The Association plays an important role in promoting activities for the hydrogen community and its relations with organizations or authorities, either international or Spanish, and in strategic, legislative, and regulatory issues.