Slovak National Hydrogen Association (NVAS) was established in 2015 as a joint initiative of natural and legal persons with the aim of supporting research, introduction and use of new technologies that actively use hydrogen and fuel cells.
Its leadership participated in the preparation of the National Hydrogen Strategy and the Action Plan for the implementation of the Hydrogen Strategy objectives.
It works closely with ministries, especially the Ministry of Economy, to help its members and partners ensure a suitable legislative and regulatory environment for building the hydrogen value chain in Slovakia.
Main goals:
- Implementation of best practices within the Slovak Republic, formation of effective public policy and creation of legislation.
- To benefit its members in terms of prompt delivery of news on regulatory decisions, new policies and technologies in the field of hydrogen and fuel cells. Build and share networks of potential business and professional partners.
- Contribution to the transformation of Slovak energy, industry and transport to a low-carbon one.
NVAS is a member of:
- Hydrogen Europe,
- European Clean Hydrogen Alliance,
- Asia-Pacific Hydrogen Association,
- 3 Seas Hydrogen Council,
- Association of Industrial Unions and Transport.
NVAS also cooperates with Clean Hydrogen Partnership, which allows public-private partnerships at EU level in industrial research.