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Geoinformatics search of Hydrogen site assessment and infrastructure

Location Determines Hydrogen Project Viability

Electricity costs typically account for 60–80% of hydrogen production costs, making location a critical factor for project success. Sites with limited grid access, insufficient water supply or lacking transport and logistics infrastructure can quickly render hydrogen projects uneconomical.

Voltares evaluates potential hydrogen project locations by analysing electricity infrastructure, water availability, logistics connections and regulatory conditions.

This integrated assessment helps identify sites where hydrogen production can operate efficiently and economically, enabling developers to prioritize viable locations and reduce development risks.

Tools

Evaluation of available electricity grid infrastructure and detailed evaluation of grid connection options and electricity supply conditions for specific sites.

Assessment of potential renewable electricity sources to support hydrogen production.

Assessment of water sourcing solutions and supply reliability.

Analysis of nearby infrastructure relevant projects. Evaluation of storage, pipeline, transport or industrial integration options.

Integrated technical assessment of selected project locations.

Identification of technical, infrastructure and regulatory risks affecting project viability.

Identification and ranking of potential project locations based on infrastructure availability and project requirements.

Head of Consulting

Martin Hölzli

WIND ENERGY WIND RESOURCE ANALYSIS PROJECT PLANNING

Experience

Over 16 years of experience in wind energy consulting and project development, leader and coordinator of the consulting team. He has developed multiple wind parks through technical planning and layout optimisation, and oversees project development processes, ensuring alignment between technical studies, permitting requirements and project strategy. His core expertise lies in wind resource assessment, turbine layout optimisation and project coordination, using WindPRO, Wasp and WaspCFD, with project experience across Europe.

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Our experienced planning team works in an interdisciplinary, technology-driven and solution-oriented manner.

martin.hoelzli@voltares.com +43 676 3962468