COSMHYC DEMO Final Event Marks the Successful Conclusion of the Project

The COSMHYC DEMO project has officially reached its conclusion, marked by a final event that brought together stakeholders and partners to reflect on the achievements and future potential of hydrogen mobility in Europe.

Launched in 2021, COSMHYC DEMO was the third and final installment in the COSMHYC project series, following COSMHYC and COSMHYC XL. The series aimed to revolutionize hydrogen compression technology for refuelling stations, combining mechanical and metal hydride compression to create a more efficient, cost-effective, and reliable solution. COSMHYC DEMO took this innovation to the next level by integrating the hybrid compressor into a public hydrogen refuelling station (HRS) in Sorigny, located in the Touraine Vallée de l’Indre region of France.

A Milestone for Hydrogen Mobility

The opening event, held in May 2025, celebrated the inauguration of the Sorigny HRS, which now serves a diverse fleet including 700 bar passenger vehicles, 350 bar utility vehicles, and a 700 bar hydrogen-powered garbage truck. This station is a cornerstone of the HySOPARC initiative, a regional effort to promote hydrogen technologies and infrastructure.

Throughout the project, the COSMHYC DEMO consortium achieved several key milestones:

• Installation and commissioning of the metal-hydride compressor (MHC) in early 2025.
• Successful construction and launch of the HRS, completed in January 2024.
• Live demonstrations during the Avant-Première event in September 2024, showcasing refuelling of several hydrogen vehicles.
• Recognition as a top innovation by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership in 2023.
• Award of excellence 2nd place at the IEA Hydrogen TCP awards
• Hy-fcell award 2025 winner in the category products & markets 

A Collaborative Effort

The project was coordinated by the European Institute for Energy Research (EIFER) and brought together partners from Germany, France, and Denmark, including EIFHYTEC, Cavendish Hydrogen, MAHYTEC, Steinbeis Europa Zentrum, and the local authority CCTVI. 

A heartfelt thank you to all partners, contributors, and participants who supported the COSMHYC DEMO journey and helped bring Europe closer to a sustainable hydrogen future.

Looking Ahead

With COSMHYC DEMO now complete, the project leaves behind a legacy of innovation and practical impact. The Sorigny HRS stands as a testament to what collaborative European research can achieve, paving the way for broader adoption of hydrogen mobility across the continent.

The work continues in the HYGHER project, where the hybrid compression solution will be further adapted for use in hydrogen filling centers, contributing to a reliable, safe, and cost-efficient hydrogen value chain across Europe.