The 3rd Public Training on Green Hydrogen took place on 6-7 February 2025 in Chiang Mai, Thailand

The 3rd Public Training on Green Hydrogen took place on 6-7 February 2025 in Chiang Mai – Thailand, with instruction given by professors and experts from ERDI and Chiang Mai University. There were 45 participants from various sectors, comprising experts, academics, and policymakers from Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia. The conclusion of this training course marked a significant milestone in the PPP’s broader mission to promote Chiang Mai as a hub for hydrogen innovation in support of sustainable green hydrogen projects in the Southeast Asia region.

Since 2022, the public-private partnership (PPP) between Enapter, the Energy Research and Development Institute-Nakornping (ERDI), Chiang Mai University, and the International Hydrogen Ramp-Up Programme (H2Uppp), implemented by GIZ, has developed and conducted a series of bimodular public training programmes to promote knowledge building and understanding on green hydrogen technology and its applications. In this regard, Chiang Mai Knowledge Hub for Green Hydrogen was established to provide the training course and serve as a hub of knowledge and capacity building on green hydrogen technology and innovation.

The training course featured two separate learning modules to cater to different learning needs, technical training and management training. The management training session on 6 February fostered the participants’ capacity in the development and management of projects related to green hydrogen taking account of the Southeast Asia regional contexts. Meanwhile, the technical training session on 7 February was tailored for the participants to learn, observe and develop practical knowledge in system integration, optimisation as well as the economics of a green hydrogen project.

A lecture and group activity for participants to brainstorm and share ideas during the training

Participants observed the demonstration of hydrogen fuel cells for vehicles (left) and the operation of the electrolyser (right) by experts from ERDI during the technical training.

In addition to knowledge sharing and practical training, another integral part of the programme was the site visit to Phi Suea House – a model of solar-and-hydrogen-powered residences – on 6 February. The visit started with opening remarks by Sebastian-Justus-Schmidt, the Honorary Consul of Germany, founder of Enapter and the owner of Phi Suea house. Tanai Potisat, Enapter’s business development manager, shared knowledge of the energy management system at Phi Suea House, which combines solar PV, battery and hydrogen storage for energy efficiency. This visit gave participants a chance to see green hydrogen technology in use, inspiring ideas to apply these concepts in their own work. Observing the real project provided practical insights into how the technology operates, helping to connect theory with practice and enhancing their understanding of its potential.

Tanai Potisat (Left) and Sebastian-Justus-Schmidt (Right) shared their insights on the Phi Suea House Project with the participants.

Participants visited the Phi Suea House, a self-sustaining multi-house residence powered by a combined battery-and- hydrogen-based solar energy system

Green hydrogen is a clean, sustainable energy source that can help reduce emissions in difficult-to-decarbonise industries. It is viewed as essential for meeting the government’s renewable energy goals. Training programmes from the Chiang Mai Knowledge Hub for Green Hydrogen aim to provide project developers and technology integrators in Thailand and Southeast Asia with the skills needed to apply green hydrogen solutions effectively. These efforts will support the region’s shift towards a low-carbon and sustainable future.

Financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), the H2Uppp programme is implemented in Thailand by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in partnership with the German-Thai Chamber of Commerce (GTCC). H2Uppp aims to support the policy and market development for Green Hydrogen and Power-to-X through studies and training, the identification and initiation of public-private partnerships (PPP) and projects, and the promotion and dissemination of knowledge through local and international H2 expert networks, in particular, vis-à-vis the German private sector.