The US Green Hydrogen Industry Is Taking Its Show On The Road

The US green hydrogen industry, despite setbacks under the Trump administration, is finding opportunities abroad where governments are more supportive of decarbonization efforts. A notable example is the H2 Hollandia green hydrogen project in the Netherlands, where New York-based Plug Power is deploying a 5-megawatt electrolyzer system powered entirely by renewable energy from the adjacent 115-MWp Vloeivelden Hollandia solar array. This setup allows the conversion of surplus solar energy—otherwise curtailed due to grid limitations—into green hydrogen for storage and use in transportation and industry, without adding strain to the electricity grid. Scheduled to become operational in 2026, the H2 Hollandia project aims to produce approximately 300,000 kilograms of green hydrogen annually, serving as the first fully green electrolyzer hydrogen hub in the Netherlands. The project is led by Dutch green energy developer Novar and construction firm Avitec, highlighting the role of green hydrogen in reducing grid congestion and promoting clean mobility. Plug Power