The future of the Swiss hydrogen economy
With the new digital platform MatcH2, Axpo is bringing together the players in the hydrogen market and promoting decarbonisation in Switzerland and Europe. A powerful step towards a sustainable energy supply.
The hydrogen economy is facing a decisive turning point. Strong networking between producers, customers and transport service providers is required to ensure an efficient market ramp-up. This is where MatcH2, an innovative digital platform initiated and promoted by Axpo, comes in. This platform aims to bring together the various players in the hydrogen market and thus make an important contribution to decarbonisation.
Axpo as a driving force
Axpo has set itself the goal of actively promoting the hydrogen economy in Switzerland and Europe. By sponsoring MatcH2, Axpo is creating a network that connects customers, producers and transport service providers. Michael Limacher emphasises: “We are demonstrating the available supply of green molecules and thus strengthening the confidence of potential customers in a reliable supply.”
Innovation through collaboration
The idea arose from the collaboration between Axpo and the start-up hub Bluelion. Simon Weiher, emphasises the importance of open innovation: “The partnership with Bluelion helps us to find the right start-ups for selected challenges. I am delighted that this approach was also successful in this project.”
Planning security for everyone involved
Both producers and buyers need planning security to ensure that the market ramp-up is successful. The platform informs consumers about the availability of green hydrogen in Switzerland and provides producers with an overview of their customers’ self-declared hydrogen requirements. This creates planning security for production projects and enables coordinated development of the hydrogen economy.
Networking and a common market
The platform promotes exchange in the hydrogen market and also includes service providers who ensure transport between producers and consumers. Luka Cuderman emphasises: “MatcH2 is not a trading platform, but a networking platform.” Guy Bühler adds: “Through the involvement of various H2 players, the platform actively supports the development of the hydrogen market in Switzerland.”
A step towards the energy transition
With MatcH2, the company is creating a solid foundation for progress in decarbonisation and making an important contribution to the energy transition. The platform impressively demonstrates how the future of the hydrogen economy can be shaped through innovative networking and collaboration.