Hydrogen Infrastructure & Grid Screening
Securing Infrastructure for Hydrogen Production
Hydrogen projects depend on reliable electricity supply, grid connection capacity, water availability and suitable transport or off-take infrastructure. Identifying locations where these elements align can be complex and may significantly affect project feasibility.
Voltares supports developers by screening potential locations based on grid infrastructure, renewable energy availability, water supply and regulatory conditions. This early assessment helps identify viable project sites and reduce development risks before moving into detailed feasibility studies.
Tools
Evaluation of available electricity grid infrastructure and potential connection points suitable for electrolysis-based hydrogen production.
Assessment of potential renewable electricity sources to support hydrogen production.
Preliminary evaluation of water supply options required for electrolysis processes.
Analysis of nearby infrastructure relevant for hydrogen transport, storage and potential off-take.
Identification and ranking of potential project locations based on infrastructure availability and project requirements.
Head of Consulting
Martin Hölzli
Track Record
Over 16 years of experience in wind energy consulting and project development, covering site feasibility assessments, wind resource analysis, turbine layout optimisation, technical planning and permitting support. He has contributed to the development of five wind parks across all project phases, including the preparation of five technical planning submissions with Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA/UVE) coordination, and has carried out around 30 wind farm layout and design studies. His work includes wind modelling and terrain analysis using WindPRO, WindSim, QGIS and AutoCAD, with project experience across Europe.