13.04.2026
The PPP led by German Development Cooperation to develop a high-quality green hydrogen market for industrial use is active in Brazil and Chile
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and the Wilo Group are advancing their collaboration to accelerate industrial decarbonization through decentralized green hydrogen solutions in Brazil and Chile under the International Hydrogen Ramp-up Programme (H2Uppp). As a funding programme of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, H2Uppp is supporting entrepreneurial engagement in the ramping-up of hydrogen in the Global South.
During a strategic meeting hosted by the Brazil-Germany Chamber of Commerce in Rio de Janeiro (AHK Rio), representatives from Wilo and GIZ reviewed the progress of their partnership and outlined the next steps for bringing innovative hydrogen solutions closer to industrial users. The meeting also advanced the organization of a delegation that will visit Wilo’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Dortmund, Germany, an initiative designed to strengthen technological exchange and serve as a preparatory milestone ahead of the World Hydrogen Summit.
A core initiative of the collaboration is a sector-mapping study currently underway in Brazil and Chile, designed to identify industries with the greatest potential to adopt decentralized green hydrogen technologies developed by Wilo.
The project focuses particularly on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which often face barriers to accessing competitive green hydrogen solutions but account for a significant share of industrial emissions. At the core of the initiative is Wilo’s H2POWERPLANT, a modular system that enables companies to produce green hydrogen directly at industrial sites using renewable energy. By enabling on-site hydrogen generation and its integration into existing industrial processes, the technology helps companies reduce carbon emissions while increasing their energy flexibility.
Through the partnership, GIZ contributes expertise in sustainable economic development, policy frameworks, and institutional cooperation, while Wilo provides technological know-how and implementation capacity for industrial hydrogen solutions.
International agenda and coordination with the sector
During the meeting, partners also discussed strategies to showcase the technology at key industry events in 2026, including the World Hydrogen Summit, which will take place from May 19 to 21 in Rotterdam, and Hyvolution São Paulo, scheduled for June 16 and 17.
As part of the preparations for the international event, GIZ has been holding strategic meetings with companies identified as potential partners for future collaborations and joining the delegation attending the Rotterdam event, such as Petrobras and Neoenergia.
Participation in these events is part of a strategy to increase the initiative’s visibility, foster business connections, and create concrete opportunities for cooperation and contracting, thereby strengthening the green hydrogen ecosystem in Brazil and Latin America.
Representatives from the Wilo Group, GIZ, and AHKRJ teams
About the Wilo Group
Wilo Group is a multinational technology company and one of the world’s leading manufacturers of pumps and pump systems for the building services, water management, and industrial sectors. The company currently employs more than 9,000 people worldwide.
With innovative solutions, smart products, and tailored services, Wilo keeps water moving through efficient, digital, and environmentally sustainable technologies.
As a pioneer in the digital transformation of the industry, Wilo continuously develops new products, solutions, and business models. In this context, the company is also engaged in the development and commercialization of sustainable hydrogen (H₂) systems for industrial applications.
About GIZ
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federal agency operating in more than 120 countries. It supports the German government in international cooperation for sustainable development. In Brazil, its work focuses primarily on the protection and sustainable use of the rainforest, socioeconomic development, the promotion of vocational education and employment, and a just transition in the renewable energy and urban transformation sectors. Together with its Brazilian partners, GIZ works to develop effective solutions and contribute to building a more just and sustainable future.
About H2Uppp
The International Hydrogen Ramp-up Programme (H2Uppp) is supporting entrepreneurial engagement in the ramping-up of hydrogen in the Global South and is a funding programme of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) and is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). In Brazil, H2Uppp cooperates closely with the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs) in Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, and São Paulo.