Accelerating the energy transition requires a rapid expansion of renewables-based electricity generation. According to IRENA’s 1.5°C Scenario, by 2050, variable renewable energy (VRE) will represent 70% of the total global energy generation, from today’s 9%. In this context, green hydrogen emerges as key complement to make the most of the massive renewable production. Green hydrogen, … Continue reading Green hydrogen: a key enabler to broaden the potential of renewable power solutions in hard-to-abate sectors
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The five hydrogen market developments investors need to watch
Low-carbon hydrogen has a critical role to play in the energy transition, particularly in decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors. In fact, we estimate the investable opportunity from hydrogen at up to US$2 trillion by 2050. Having shaken off energy crisis related jitters, the sector is pushing forward with new project announcements and ambitious electrolyser manufacturing plans. So, … Continue reading The five hydrogen market developments investors need to watch
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Acciona Energía and Aruba sign deal for Green Hydrogen Valley
ACCIONA Energía has announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Aruba owned Energy Entities to work together in the development of a Green Hydrogen Valley on the island. ACCIONA Energía will work with the State-Owned Energy Entities of Aruba to develop, construct and operate a green hydrogen plant … Continue reading Acciona Energía and Aruba sign deal for Green Hydrogen Valley
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Beyond electricity: is hydrogen the key to greener smelting and refining?
In the metals and mining industry, the top contributors to CO2 emissions are smelting and refining processes. To date, much of the industry’s decarbonisation efforts have been focused on electrification. However, we’re starting to see a shift towards hydrogen as a replacement for fossil fuels in metallurgical processes. Our recent report, ‘Beyond electricity: Is hydrogen … Continue reading Beyond electricity: is hydrogen the key to greener smelting and refining?
Continue readingNext steps for pioneering renewable hydrogen technology
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $20.9 million for Wollongong-based startup Hysata to demonstrate their next generation hydrogen electrolyser technology at commercial scale. Hysata will develop and test a 5 MW unit at their new manufacturing facility in Port Kembla. The electrolyser array will then be … Continue reading Next steps for pioneering renewable hydrogen technology
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Hydrogen-Powered Planes Prove Promising in Sustainable Aviation Efforts
Hydrogen-powered planes are showing promise in the pursuit of a more sustainable airline industry. Recent successful test flights conducted by two California-based startups have demonstrated the potential of hydrogen fuel cell propeller planes. These prototypes, which involve retrofitting existing turboprops, offer different approaches to achieving various goals. One of the prototypes, designed by Universal Hydrogen, … Continue reading Hydrogen-Powered Planes Prove Promising in Sustainable Aviation Efforts
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RWE creates preconditions for constructing a hydrogen-ready gas-fired power plant in Weisweiler
RWE plans to build hydrogen-ready gas-fired power plants at its own former power plant sites in Germany by 2030 to help achieve the goal of phasing out coal 2030. By awarding the contract to an international consortium, RWE has now laid the foundations for building a hydrogen-capable combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant with an … Continue reading RWE creates preconditions for constructing a hydrogen-ready gas-fired power plant in Weisweiler
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Breakthrough technologies for the energy transition
The scale of the opportunity for low-carbon technologies is mind-boggling. Eliminating emissions from a global energy system that today is 80% dependent on fossil fuels will require multiple low-carbon sources of energy to be developed, and fast. The US$70 trillion of investment that we estimate is up for grabs over the next three decades to … Continue reading Breakthrough technologies for the energy transition
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European Commission selects EDP projects for European Union Innovation Funds
The Commission selected GreenH2Atlantic, which will install around 100 MW of electrolyzers in Sines, and Asturias H2 Valley, which will transform Spain’s Aboño plant and include 150 MW of electrolyzers. The Innovation Fund, which is highly competitive, only selected 13 projects in the Industry Electrification and Hydrogen category. Two of EDP’s main green hydrogen initiatives, … Continue reading European Commission selects EDP projects for European Union Innovation Funds
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Hydrogen DRI for Steel in a Resource-Constrained Europe: How Much Renewable Electricity is Needed to Decarbonise the Sector with Green Hydrogen
The European Union (EU) is the world’s second largest steel producer after China, with an annual production capacity of about 150 million metric tons in 2021 and home to over 500 steel production sites in 22 member states. The sector is a vital component of the EU’s economy, directly providing jobs for around 310.000 people … Continue reading Hydrogen DRI for Steel in a Resource-Constrained Europe: How Much Renewable Electricity is Needed to Decarbonise the Sector with Green Hydrogen
Continue readingWorld first hydrogen pilot for low carbon alumina
On behalf of the Australian Government, The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $32.1 million for Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Corporation to trial hydrogen calcination technology at the Yarwun Alumina Refinery in Gladstone, Queensland. The $111.1 million ‘Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Corporation Yarwun Hydrogen Calcination Pilot Demonstration Program’ will be the first-of-its-kind deployment … Continue reading World first hydrogen pilot for low carbon alumina
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Hydrogen for air transport – First hydrogen tests in transparent combustion chamber at DLR
For the first time, the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) and General Electric Aerospace (GE) have investigated the combustion of 100 percent hydrogen under realistic aircraft engine operating conditions. For the groundbreaking measurement campaign, General Electric, represented by the GE Aerospace Advanced Technology Team from Garching, provided a new combustion … Continue reading Hydrogen for air transport – First hydrogen tests in transparent combustion chamber at DLR
Continue readingHydrogen Headstart consultation process now underway
Consultation has opened today on the Australian Government’s $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart program. On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) have commenced consultation for the design of the flagship hydrogen program. Announced in the 2023 federal budget, Hydrogen Headstart … Continue reading Hydrogen Headstart consultation process now underway
Continue readingWhy clearer terminology for hydrogen could unlock investment and scale up production
Hydrogen could play a crucial role in decarbonising sectors such as heavy industry and long-distance transport, in which emissions are otherwise hard to abate, but it remains far from fulfilling its potential. Demand for hydrogen remains largely confined to a few traditional applications, and most of today’s hydrogen production is based on unabated fossil fuels, … Continue reading Why clearer terminology for hydrogen could unlock investment and scale up production
Continue readingRenewable hydrogen gathers pace with Wodonga deployment
One of Australia’s largest renewable hydrogen plants is set to go ahead, with the Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) reaching financial close on its Hydrogen Park Murray Valley development. On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced a $36.1 million commitment to AGIG for the 10 MW electrolyser deployment … Continue reading Renewable hydrogen gathers pace with Wodonga deployment
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University of Florida and Synhelion to scale up concentrated solar power hydrogen energy solution
Synhelion and its partner, University of Florida, announced today that their joint project has been awarded US$ 2.7 million from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO). The project aims to accelerate the large-scale development and deployment of concentrating solar thermal power (CSP) technology to produce green hydrogen for industrial decarbonization and … Continue reading University of Florida and Synhelion to scale up concentrated solar power hydrogen energy solution
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Hydrogen: five market developments to watch
After fallout from the energy crisis caused a drop-off in new projects in Q4 2022, 2023 started far more promisingly for low-carbon hydrogen. With policy announcements from Canada, Europe and the UK providing more clarity for developers, there has been a series of new additions to the project pipeline and ambitious announcements for electrolyser manufacturing … Continue reading Hydrogen: five market developments to watch
Continue readingHarnessing Wind Energy Storage through Hydrogen Conversion Technologies
Wind energy has emerged as one of the most promising renewable energy sources in recent years, with its potential to provide clean, sustainable, and abundant power. However, the intermittent nature of wind energy has posed a significant challenge to its widespread adoption, as it requires efficient storage solutions to ensure a stable and reliable power … Continue reading Harnessing Wind Energy Storage through Hydrogen Conversion Technologies
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Oman’s huge renewable hydrogen potential can bring multiple benefits in its journey to net zero emissions
Oman’s high-quality renewable energy resources and vast tracts of available land make it well placed to produce large quantities of low-emissions hydrogen – a fledgling industry today that can attract investment to diversify and expand the country’s export revenues while reducing its natural gas consumption and emissions, according to a new IEA report released today. … Continue reading Oman’s huge renewable hydrogen potential can bring multiple benefits in its journey to net zero emissions
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RWE Generation Supervisory Board extends contract of COO Hydrogen Sopna Sury
At its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of RWE Generation decided to extend Dr Sopna Sury’s contract as Chief Operating Officer (COO) Hydrogen on the RWE Generation Executive Board by five years as of 1 February 2024. Sury has been in charge of the Executive Board’s hydrogen portfolio since it was created in February 2021, … Continue reading RWE Generation Supervisory Board extends contract of COO Hydrogen Sopna Sury
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