World’s First Solar-Hydrogen Park sets a New Standard in Hydrogen Technology
Solhyd, together with Nippon Gases, Ether Energy and SunBuild, is building the world’s first solar-hydrogen park in Wallonia, Belgium — a pioneering project that will use Solhyd’s innovative panels to produce hydrogen directly from sunlight and ambient air, without the need for liquid water or grid power. Announced during the Belgian Hydrogen Council (BHC) conference, the project marks a major milestone for the country’s hydrogen ecosystem. Expected to start operating in 2026, the park will integrate a 50 kW hydrogen system within a 2 MWp solar array, creating a unique setup that generates both electricity and green hydrogen. Nippon Gases will manage hydrogen storage and distribution, while the partners aim to scale the concept to 2 MW by 2028 and expand internationally. By combining modular, decentralized technology with clean solar generation, this project sets a new standard in sustainable hydrogen production and demonstrates that efficient, grid-independent green hydrogen is feasible even under Belgium’s modest sunlight conditions.