The Economics of Hydrogen: Cost Reduction, Financing Models & Market Activation

Hydrogen will not scale on technology alone; it must make economic sense. This session focuses on the business side of the hydrogen transition: levelized cost trends, project bankability, risk-sharing mechanisms and public–private funding models. Speakers will discuss contracts for difference, long-term offtake agreements, guarantees of origin and how regulation can de-risk early investments. The conversation will also address demand creation in hard-to-abate sectors, the role of industrial clusters and the importance of predictable policy frameworks. A session designed for those who need to understand not just how hydrogen works, but how to turn it into viable projects and markets.