If Fuel Cell and Hydrogen technologies are to bridge the gap between research and commercialisation, many stakeholders will need to work together with a common vision. Community representatives are key stakeholders. Communities such as cities or regions can play a crucial role in transforming hydrogen and fuel cells from pre-commercial technologies into globally significant energy mechanisms. Communities provide an early end-user of hydrogen technology, and can nurture the hydrogen and fuel cell industries.

In order to help community stakeholders decide if fuel cell and hydrogen is right from them, Roads2HyCom has written the Communities Handbook. This Handbook aims to explain the principles of hydrogen and fuel cell technology and economics and in particular to advise community actors whether to engage with hydrogen, and how to run a successful hydrogen community. The handbook is published in three volumes:

Roads2HyCom Communities Handbook Volume A - 5.1MB

Volume A introduces hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, and places them in the context of global energy issues. It also introduces the concept of a ‘hydrogen community’ and the role such communities can play in the development of hydrogen technology. This volume is aimed at a reader who is new to hydrogen and who wishes to understand whether early engagement in the sector will be beneficial.

Roads2HyCom Communities Handbook Volume B - 2.6MB

Volume B looks more closely at the roles communities are able to play. Illustrated with case studies, it examines regional characteristics and strategies which lead to successful hydrogen communities. This volume should help the reader define an informed strategy for engagement with hydrogen energy system.

Roads2HyCom Communities Handbook Volume C - 6.6MB

Volume C is a detailed guide to implementing and running a successful sustainable hydrogen community. It addresses aspects such as financing, partnering, procurement and publicity/dissemination.

Along side the publication of the Communities Handbook, Roads2HyCom is running a series of workshops for regional and community leaders who would like to learn more about setting up successful hydrogen and fuel cell community projects and their value in regional development.

For more information about the workshops, click here.

	Reports:
			Financing and Business Development for Hydrogen Communities - 0.8MB
			Financing a “Hydrogen Community” can be complex, involving many participants and requiring political support. Roads2HyCom has identified the strategies for hydrogen-related business development within communities. A list of these strategies, along with information on the financing options for Hydrogen Community development are contained in this report.
			Policies and Socio Economic aspects towards further dissemination of Hydrogen communities in the EU - 8.4MB