PreparH2 – Preparing socio and economic evaluations of future hydrogen lighthouse projects

SINTEF's contribution to PreparH2:
SINTEF has been responsible for the assessment of financial issues in the PreparH2-project, focusing on two tasks:

1. The cost of hydrogen demonstration projects throughout Europe, including:
   • Budgeted cost
   • Unexpected (reported) cost
   • Hidden cost (not reported)/estimated
2. Willingness to pay for hydrogen as an alternative fuel, including:
   • Perceptions, knowledge, awareness and attitudes
   • Early users acceptance of paying a Premium
   • Requirements to reach the Mass market

Further information:
European Commission CORDIS page