H2POSSE (Hydrogen Production Optimization, Storage Systems, and Ecosystem Development) is a research initiative led by VTT and the University of Jyväskylä, and co-funded by the European Union. The project focuses on developing advanced hydrogen production and storage materials especially suitable for future energy and mobility solutions. Moreover, H2POSSE is boosting the hydrogen ecosystem in Central Finland, connecting companies, municipalities, and research institutions to accelerate the region’s transition to clean energy.
“We are very happy having Central Finland Mobility Foundation sr (Cefmof), Andritz AG, Fortum Power and Heat Oy and Elomatic Consulting and Engineering Oy as co-founders and active partners in the project. Five municipalities from Central Finland, namely Jyväskylä, Laukaa, Äänekoski, Jämsä and Pihtipudas are giving their valuable insights into hydrogen ecosystem development,” says Outi Pakarinen, Senior Scientist at VTT.
Focus on advanced hydrogen production and storage technologies
H2POSSE investigates the use of Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolyser technology for green hydrogen production. Hydrogen production by AEM stack will be developed and optimized including important quality monitoring and testing.
A key research area of H2POSSE is the development, testing and validating of cost-effective, high-performance solid materials for hydrogen storage. The project explores both experimental and computational methods to create solid adsorbent materials, such as activated carbon, graphene, zeolites, and metal-organic frameworks. These materials can be shaped into 3D-printable storage units, offering higher hydrogen densities and improved safety compared to traditional storage methods in small-scale applications.
“Our work on innovative hydrogen storage materials will make clean energy more accessible and practical for everyday use,” says Manu Lahtinen, Associate Professor at University of Jyväskylä. By integrating these advanced storage solutions with hydrogen production systems, H2POSSE targets to improve the practicality in clean energy applications.
Building a Regional Hydrogen Ecosystem
Through networking events and active stakeholder engagement, H2POSSE strengthens the regional hydrogen economy, supports new R&D project development and shares best practices to inspire adoption across Finland and beyond.
“Cefmof welcomes initiatives like H2POSSE that show how bold collaboration and innovation can turn the hydrogen society from vision into reality. By uniting regional strengths and advanced technology, such projects play a vital role in addressing the systemic challenges of the green transition and advancing sustainable mobility with impact beyond Central Finland,” notes Executive Director Haruka Arai at Cefmof.
Project Details
- Duration: 1.9.2025-31.12.2027
- Lead Partners: VTT, University of Jyväskylä (JyU)
- Total budget: 607 000 € (VTT), 555 000 € (JyU)
- Co-funded by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund by Regional Council of Central Finland), VTT, JyU, Central Finland Mobility Foundation sr, Andritz AG, Fortum Power and Heat Oy, Elomatic Consulting and Engineering Oy
- Other partners: Jyväskylä, Jämsä, Laukaa, Äänekoski, Pihtipudas
- Contact:
VTT contact persons: Outi Pakarinen, Senior Scientist, [email protected], Janne Kärki, Mikko Lappalainen, Aaro Luukkonen, Juha Toukola,
JyU contact persons: Associate professor Manu Lahtinen, [email protected], Professor Matti Haukka, [email protected], Professor Karoliina Honkala, [email protected] , - Read more: https://h2posse.fi/
