In 2014, the first plant in Italy for the production, storage and distribution of green hydrogen, namely generated with the sole use of renewable energy sources, was opened in Bolzano South. But this was only the first step in an ambitious strategy: The
long-term goal set by the Brenner Motorway is to
implement a "Green Corridor" through the Alps, so that the Brenner corridor can best fulfil its role as the main link between Italy and the rest of Europe, while minimising the impact on the sensitive Alpine environment.
The company's project financing proposal, whose feasibility has been approved by the MIT, contemplates major investments in the hydrogen sector with a plan to
build a further 8 distribution plants and 4 hydrogen production plants along a 314 km stretch, in addition to the existing one in Bolzano South (production and distribution), equally distributed along the North and South roadways:
1. Sadobre truck park
2. Bolzano South motorway station (accessible from ordinary roads)
3. Paganella East and West service areas
4. Nogaredo East and West service areas
5. Verona North Motorway Safety Centre (CSA)
(accessible from ordinary roads)
6. Campogalliano East and West service areas.
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These plants are designed for use by all types of hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles. At full capacity, the production plants are estimated to generate around 25,000 kg of hydrogen per day.
For four of these sites (Sadobre, Paganella East and West and Verona North Motorway Safety Centre (CSA)) the company was awarded a major
contribution from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) funds. They are scheduled to open to the public by June 2026.
Discover more:
H2 in Bolzano South
Projects from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR)
