Aragon Hydrogen Foundation at EHEC 2026: Leadership in R&D and the European Energy Transition

The European energy transition demands much more than technological breakthroughs: it requires cooperation, knowledge, and proven expertise. With this vision, the Aragon Hydrogen Foundation participates in a new edition of the European Hydrogen Energy Conference (EHEC), reaffirming our role as a bridge between innovation, industry, and the real-world deployment of hydrogen in Europe.

For over 20 years, we have built extensive experience in hydrogen technologies, materials testing, and R&D project management, and we aim to share this expertise to accelerate our shared decarbonization goals.

We firmly believe in the value of technical dialogue. That’s why we invite all interested organizations to participate in our Open Consultancy Sessions.

📍 Booth 37 🧑‍🔬 Our experts will be available to:

• Assess the technical feasibility of new projects.

• Explore engineering and testing solutions within our 1,200 m² of laboratories and pilot plants.

• Identify strategic collaboration opportunities for European consortia.

👉 Book your session here: https://calendly.com/fundacionhidrogenopruebas/30min

Our Presentations at EHEC 2026

Pedro Casero – Technology Area Manager

• System-Level Optimization of Electrolyser Integration under Real Operating Conditions: Presentation of a set of protocols developed by FHa for system-level electrolyzer testing, ranging from basic characterization to demanding functional tests powered exclusively by renewable energy. Results for AEL and PEM technologies will be showcased.

• Integrating Hydrogen into a Modular Passivhaus Building: Lessons Learned from the LIFE ZEROENERGYMOD Project: Results and key insights on integrating hydrogen technologies as long-duration energy storage in a modular Passivhaus building.

Alberto Herranz – Consultancy and Training Technician

• Hydrogen Territories Platform Simulation Tool (HTP Tool) Development for Hydrogen Valleys: Presentation of the HTP Tool, a modular simulation framework for the techno-economic analysis of Hydrogen Valleys, integrating the entire value chain and knowledge generated in European projects.

• Virtual Reality Models for Training in Hydrogen Facilities: An innovative approach to training for hydrogen facilities using VR based on real-world environments. These simulations enable training in safety, operations, and the internal mechanics of complex equipment, reducing both costs and risks.

Nicolás van Dijk – R&D Technician

• Evaluation of the Operational Performance of a 10-kW Zero-Gap Ni-Foam Alkaline Stack Following ENDURE Testing Protocols: Results from applying harmonized protocols from the ENDURE project to evaluate degradation and performance in a 10-kW alkaline stack, including techniques such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.

Lidia Martínez – R&D Department Coordinator

• Compatibility Assessment of Hydrogen on Metallic Materials of the Natural Gas Grid: Results of CANDHy Round Robin Test: A key presentation for understanding the future of European gas infrastructure. Featuring unpublished results from the CANDHy project’s Round Robin Test, comparing trials between FHa, TECNALIA, RINA, and NATRAN. This work provides essential scientific evidence to:

  • Validate testing protocols for non-ferrous materials.

  • Address challenges such as hydrogen embrittlement and leakage risks.

  • Advance toward regulatory harmonization, improved safety standards, and the creation of a common technical database.