GEN-H Energy SL is a Spanish renewable energy company headquartered in Madrid that develops innovative solutions for sustainable electricity and heat production. Incorporated in July 2022 (originally as Protea Real Estate SL), it specializes in hybrid systems enabling local, isolated, and self-sufficient energy generation from green hydrogen, along with storage, distribution, and international commercialization of these technologies.
The company forms part of the GEN-H group, with its parent Gen-H Oy based in Espoo, Finland. GEN-H Energy SL focuses on the Southern European market while the group advances scalable, modular technologies. Key activities include research into photocatalysis for more efficient green hydrogen production, seasonal storage solutions for year-round local energy access, off-grid zero-emission systems for residential and commercial real estate, and solar farm developments with optional storage capabilities.
GEN-H Energy SL is actively involved in international projects, including plans for a 200-300 MW zero-emission balancing power plant in Kotka, Finland, based on Hycamite's methane pyrolysis technology, and promotion of an energy hub in Sunila. The group emphasizes practical solutions that integrate renewable energy and hydrogen into infrastructure to support the clean energy transition, environmental protection, and equitable access to affordable clean power.
With a small team of 2-10 employees, the company participates in industry events such as hydrogen technology expos and serves as a patron member of the Hispano-Finnish Chamber of Commerce. Its corporate purpose centers on advancing hybrid renewable systems to reduce emissions and promote sustainable development.
Also known as PROTEA REAL ESTATE SL, GEN-H, and GEN‑H.
200–300 MW Kotka plant will make power from natural gas without CO2 by splitting methane into hydrogen and solid carbon for combustion and industrial use.
