Stakeholders met in Nicosia for the second time
The second meeting of the regional stakeholder group in Cyprus has been held in Nicosia, Strovolos Municipality Hall, on March 27th.
An update on the overall progress of the project was provided. Key achievements were shared, focusing on the ongoing developments within the green hydrogen value chain.
A presentation was given detailing the concrete benefits that the green hydrogen project has brought to the regional economy and local companies. The focus was on how the green hydrogen value chain has positively impacted economic development in the region.
The meeting continued with an exchange of ideas regarding knowledge transfer, with a focus on adopting best practices from other regions. This was seen as an opportunity to enhance the project by integrating successful strategies used elsewhere.
An update on the proposed Good Practice from Cyprus was presented (Bus Fuels cy). The discussion highlighted Cyprus’ contributions and the value they bring to the project.
The Bus_Fuels initiative was presented as Cyprus’ contribution to the project's Good Practices library. This initiative was highlighted for its role in demonstrating sustainable practices in the transportation sector.
A discussion was held to gather feedback from stakeholders on the progress and direction of the project. The participants provided insights and suggestions for improvement.
An overview of the second interregional learning event held in Sofia, Bulgaria, was provided. The event's theme was “Probing the conditions for upscaling the use of hydrogen involving SMEs.”
Key takeaways from the event were summarized, focusing on how lessons learned could be applied to Cyprus’ context. Participants reflected on the knowledge gained from study visits and workshops.
ANEL’s involvement in the Energy Storage & Hydrogen Solutions Conference (Nicosia, 20th March 2025) was discussed. A presentation to stakeholders was made, showcasing the insights and knowledge gained from the conference.
Topics covered included:
- The latest trends and challenges in green hydrogen and energy storage.
- Opportunities identified for Cyprus.
- Promotion of the Green Hydra project to experts and industry leaders.
A stakeholder discussion followed, focused on the implications for the local ecosystem.
The role of the Local Stakeholder Group in supporting project implementation was emphasized. An interactive discussion was held to identify regional needs, priorities and project ideas that could be suitable for funding or future development.
An overview of upcoming project activities, including the next study visit to Donegal, Ireland, was shared.
The meeting concluded with a Q&A session, followed by a summary of the key points discussed and the next steps for the project.