According to a December study on hydrogen storage, consulting firm Roland Berger predicts a significant growth in the hydrogen mobility market, estimated at nearly €7 billion by 2030. The study highlights that battery-electric vehicles and those using gaseous hydrogen will dominate over the next decade, relegating liquid hydrogen to a limited role.
The hydrogen storage market, particularly in the mobility and infrastructure sectors (heavy vehicles, urban and agricultural transport, aerospace), has significant potential, representing a major share of the 9.5 billion euros forecast by 2030, of which 6.7 billion will be devoted to mobility, with a significant share dedicated to heavy mobility.
Roland Berger predicts that fuel cells will win the competition, being considered the most efficient technology in terms of cost, energy consumption and autonomy, combined with hydrogen gas to achieve an average autonomy of 600 km. The type IV tank is expected to dominate until 2035.
The hydrogen mobility market will be diversified, encompassing various applications such as cars, buses, trucks, construction equipment, tractors and forklifts. The study predicts a significant expansion after 2030 in aviation and maritime.
Liquid hydrogen is expected to gain importance by 2040, particularly for trucks, coaches and trains, while hydrogen stations will represent a market of €2.8 billion by 2030, contributing to the growth of the hydrogen mobility sector.
