PLOCAN Powers Canary Islands' Greener Future with Hydrogen
Las Palmas, Tuesday, 19 August 2025.
Over 100 professionals trained in green hydrogen by PLOCAN in the Canary Islands, driving energy independence. A crucial step towards sustainable energy and a reduction in fossil fuel reliance.
A New Era for the Canary Islands
PLOCAN is making waves in the world of renewable energy. Imagine over 100 professionals striding out with certification in green hydrogen, ready to reshape how energy is produced and consumed in the Canary Islands. The H2Verde project, running from March to July 2025, was a resounding success, delivering cutting-edge training that the Canary Islands so desperately needed for its journey towards sustainable energy [1].
Strategic Training for a Bright Future
The focus wasn’t just on plugging people into boring lectures. The courses offered a hands-on approach to essential topics like hydrogen plant design and risk analysis. All in all, a team of over 20 seasoned professionals, including academics and private sector experts, poured their knowledge into hungry minds. The effort was a strategic one, aligning with the islands’ long-term goal to reduce fossil fuel dependence, which is currently a staggering 90% [1][2].
Catching the Green Wave
The initiative also tapped into the broader European vision of making the islands a global sustainability leader by 2040. With tidal waves of enthusiasm from nearly 400 applicants and ultimate certification for 119 participants, PLOCAN’s project is a model of how targeted education can turn the tides for regional economies. The University’s certification added prestige to the training, making the courses even more appealing [1][2].
Energy Leadership through Education
Thanks to the robust backing of a €6 million grant from the Government of Spain’s Recovery Plan, the initiative wasn’t just about classroom learning. It featured components on energy planning and applications in strategic sectors like maritime transport. With an eye on the future, the programme’s participants are set to spearhead the islands’ remarkable journey towards becoming an energy-independent archipelago [1].
Looking Ahead
The effort by PLOCAN underscores an unmistakable trend: Green hydrogen is carving out its niche as a linchpin in global energy solutions. The Canary Islands are on the cusp of an energy renaissance, and with well-trained professionals leading the charge, the only way is forward—hopefully on a wave of green energy prosperity [1].