Cyprus plans to roll out hydrogen buses, trucks by 2030

In Serbia, Balkan Green Energy News reported that yhe Cypriot government is exploring the possibilities for hydrogen production as a complementary solution for the island state’s energy isolation. The draft strategy until 2030 envisages the first hydrogen buses and trucks, according to the report. Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry George Papanastasiou, said: “While advancing on energy storage, we are also simultaneously exploring our hydrogen capabilities as a complementary solution.” The ministry’s draft National Hydrogen Strategy is under public consultation until the end of the month. The strategy also acknowledges key obstacles to the development of a green hydrogen economy. Water scarcity is a critical concern, as the production of green hydrogen through electrolysis requires substantial amounts of clean water. As Cyprus doesn’t use any natural gas, the lack of infrastructure implies large investments, according to the report. “While hydrogen holds promise as a medium for storing excess renewable energy or utilizing curtailed electricity, the technology faces economic challenges. The intermittent nature of curtailed energy alone provides insufficient operating hours for electrolyzers, resulting in hydrogen production volumes too low to justify their substantial capital expenditure. Without sufficient utilization rates, the economics of electrolysis for energy storage remain challenging despite hydrogen’s technical potential,” Papanastasiou warned.

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