Farmers join forces to build hydrogen plant
Six farming families from the Achterhoek region are building a hydrogen plant together.
Published on August 4, 2025
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Six farming families from Netterden in the Achterhoek region are working with energy company Kuster Energy to build a hydrogen plant, which will be located next to their wind turbine and solar park. The project could make an important contribution to reducing grid congestion in the Netherlands. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) has announced that this hydrogen project will receive a €10 million OWE subsidy.
Green hydrogen for transport, construction, and infrastructure
In short, a facility is being built in Netterden that will convert wind and solar energy into hydrogen. The initiators are joining forces under the name H2 Achterhoek. This project serves as an example of how pioneering initiatives are driving the transition to a new energy system.
In addition to Wind Farm Den Tol, with nine turbines of 3.675 MW each, a 16 MWp solar park has been built. The plan is to install a hydrogen plant close to one of the turbines, where the electricity from the wind and solar parks will be converted into green hydrogen for transport, construction, and infrastructure. By producing hydrogen when the wind blows and/or the sun shines, the initiators also want to contribute to reducing grid congestion in the region.
Subsidy is crucial
The OWE subsidy awarded is crucial to making the hydrogen project in Netterden possible. The construction, grid connection, certification, and operation of such a plant are still expensive, while the revenues from hydrogen production are limited, especially in the initial phase.
