The interviews included a general introduction to the project, but the scope of the interview was adapted to each interviewee.
The interview guide used for these semi-structured interviews was based on the following questions:
Part 1: Introduction:
Part 2: Nordic hydrogen valleys/hotspots
Presentation of draft definition of Nordic hydrogen valleys and hotspots.
What is your opinion about this definition? What parts would you change and why? What elements of Nordic hydrogen valleys do you consider to be unique to the Nordic countries in relation to the rest of the EU?
What tips do you have to identify possible Nordic hydrogen valleys/hotspots?
Part 3: Drivers, barriers & policy for developing Nordic hydrogen valleys
What do you define as the key drivers for the creation of hydrogen valleys?
Which three drivers do you see as the most important? [Show our shortlist if there are fewer than four drivers mentioned so far.]
What do you define as the key barriers/challenges for the creation of hydrogen valleys?
Which three barriers do you see as the most important? [Show our shortlist if there are fewer than four barriers mentioned so far.]
Which policy changes would you suggest on a regional/national/Nordic level to support the development of Nordic hydrogen valleys?
Of the suggested policy changes mentioned so far, which do you consider as the most important changes?