Danish Strategy for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells - HY-CO Home

A Danish investment in hydrogen technology necessarily involves the
development of fuel cells, whereas the opposite does not apply. Most of the
development work will concentrate on fuel cells. Demonstration will also play an
important part. The order of priorities can be changed, if necessary, if new and
promising opportunities are discovered.
As for fuel cells, the technological development within hydrogen is typically longterm.
Today, many hydrogen technologies are at a stage where basic research is
needed to ensure a real breakthrough. Most areas of technology also require an
investment in development and demonstration, which in turn may result in
additional need for new research.
Denmark’s ability to compete internationally in the area of hydrogen technology
therefore depends on the one hand on initiatives in specific areas and on the other
on Denmark’s ability to identify new global needs and develop the necessary
solutions to complex problems. Danish industry has traditionally done well in
terms of all-inclusive solutions based on technological development with due
consideration for social aspects and a focus on new markets.
New products are often developed as a result of the contact between suppliers,
users and customers and can lead to the establishment of new strong industries. To
be successful, Denmark therefore needs strong partnerships and co-operation
platforms involving the private sector and public authorities as well as R&D
institutions. Open competition for public funds will also ensure that investments
create value for money.
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