Deadline Date: March 27, 2026
Enapter GmbH and GIZ have launched a call for proposals under the International Hydrogen Ramp-Up Programme (H2Uppp) to support green hydrogen projects in Southeast Asia through advanced digital integration and smart energy management solutions.
The program focuses on energy management optimization through advanced AI-powered systems, real-time monitoring and analytics to support data-driven decision making, reduced operating costs through intelligent energy flow management, OPC UA interoperability to enable seamless integration with industrial control systems, technical support and training for project teams, and international visibility through joint publications and showcases with Enapter and GIZ.
As the global green hydrogen industry expands, the integration of complex systems such as electrolysers, renewable energy sources, and storage infrastructure is becoming increasingly important. Digitalisation plays a critical role in ensuring efficient system connectivity, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and improved operational performance across hydrogen production facilities.
Through this new public-private partnership, Enapter and GIZ aim to demonstrate how standardized digital data platforms and unified communication protocols can strengthen the development of scalable hydrogen projects. The initiative will select three green hydrogen projects in Southeast Asia to receive free digital integration support and transform them into flagship projects showcasing the benefits of smart digital systems.
Selected projects will gain free access to the Enapter EMS 3.0 software platform, along with hands-on technical integration, system optimisation workshops, and operator training delivered over a period of three to four months. The program is designed to help project developers improve operational efficiency, enhance system monitoring capabilities, and optimize hydrogen production performance.
The partnership also aims to address one of the major bottlenecks in the hydrogen sector, which is the lack of interoperability between different hardware systems. By implementing a universal communication protocol, the initiative seeks to demonstrate how improved connectivity can enhance the reliability and scalability of green hydrogen infrastructure across the region.
Project developers and operators whose facilities are in advanced development, commissioning, or early operation stages are encouraged to apply. Eligible projects must produce green hydrogen using renewable energy and electrolysis technology, and they must have or be capable of implementing OPC UA-compatible infrastructure for device connectivity and system integration.
The International Hydrogen Ramp-Up Programme (H2Uppp) supports entrepreneurial engagement in hydrogen development in the Global South and is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE).
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