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A national project: what green hydrogen is and why Spain is backing it

Spain hopes to become Europe's green hydrogen leader, backed by its renewable resources. What is it, what is it for and what hurdles lie ahead?

  • Spain aims to become a leader in green hydrogen production.
  • Green hydrogen is produced via water electrolysis using renewable electricity.
  • Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley project invests over 1 billion euros.

Germany and Spain spark paper war over 'Made in Europe' interpretation

Berlin is aiming for a broad alliance of trading partners, while Madrid proposes a tiered system in which goods produced in the EU are given priority.

  • Deutschland and Spain involved in dispute over "Made in Europe" rule interpretation
  • IAA aims to promote state contracts and green technology funding
  • Spain proposes three-tiered approach based on EU-country sourcing

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