RFNBO Certification Checklist
Delegated Act (EU) 2023/1184Temporal Correlation
Monthly matching until 2030, then hourly · PPA timestamps verified
Geographical Correlation
Same bidding zone as electrolyser · Cross-border allowed if interconnected
Additionality
FAILS — Solar farm commissioned 2019 (must be within 36 months of electrolyser)
Fix: New 12 MW solar PPA or wind + battery storage
Prometheus Assessment:
Your setup meets 2 of 3 RFNBO criteria. Without additionality, this qualifies only as "low-carbon hydrogen" — not RFNBO. Tax incentive difference: €3.50/kg vs. €0.80/kg. Fix the PPA.
The Myth
Prometheus was the Titan who stole fire from the gods and gave it to humanity, enabling civilization. For this act of rebellion, Zeus chained him to a rock where an eagle ate his liver daily — and it regrew each night. Punished eternally for giving humanity its most transformative energy source.
In DWS IQ 6, Prometheus governs hydrogen — the new fire. He classifies hydrogen by EU Delegated Act requirements (RFNBO under RED III), assesses additionality, and flags when grid-connected electrolysis claims fail without proper PPAs or REGOs. Patient about complexity. Uncompromising about rules.
"Hydrogen is the new fire. Grid electricity claims fail without PPAs and REGOs. I explain why."
— Prometheus, eyebrows still singed from the coffee machine incident
The Fire Toolkit
RFNBO Compliance
Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin. Full Delegated Act checklist. Temporal, geographical, additionality criteria.
Green H&sub2; Certification
CertifHy, TUV SUD, ISCC PLUS pathways. Which certification applies to your production method and target market.
RED III Hydrogen
Renewable Energy Directive III hydrogen sub-targets. Transport sector mandates. 1% by 2030 for RFNBO in transport.
Additionality Assessment
Is your renewable source truly additional? 36-month commissioning window. Prometheus flags every gap and models alternatives.
Energy Transition Modelling
H&sub2; production cost curves. Electrolyser sizing. PPA structures. Option A vs B vs C with full financial modelling.
The Helios Debate
"Hydrogen is the future!" — "It's an energy CARRIER!" This argument has been running since 06:00 UTC. Both are right. Neither will admit it.
Opens the DWS IQ Assistant with hydrogen & energy transition capabilities