Author: Arnes Biogradlija
Arnes Biogradlija
Arnes Biogradlija is the founder and Editor in Chief of EnergyNews.biz, which he launched in 2021 to separate energy transition realities from fairy tales. He writes data driven analysis on hydrogen, energy storage, small modular reactors, grids and industrial policy, and leads the Energy Talks interview series. EnergyNews.biz reporting has been cited more than 100 times by the International Energy Agency.
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One significant challenge lies in the high capital costs associated with building the necessary electrolyzers for green hydrogen production. According to experts, these costs can only be recouped with consistently high capacity utilization, which requires a stable and reliable source of power for electrolysis.
The debate over the role of hydrogen in the future of rail transport has heated up in Bavaria, with passenger association Pro Bahn Bayern firmly declaring that hydrogen is “meaningless” for local rail passenger transport in the state.
The Royal Society urges the UK government to invest in large-scale hydrogen storage for a net-zero carbon electricity network by 2035.
Schaeffler is intensifying its collaboration with Swedish startup H2 Green Steel. This strategic partnership aims to redefine the steel industry through innovative green practices and advanced technologies.
Russian nuclear giant Rosatom and Chinese equipment manufacturing powerhouse LS Group Co have inked a memorandum of understanding, marking the commencement of a partnership with vast implications for the future of clean energy. The focal point of this cooperation is the creation of a hydrogen production facility on Sakhalin Island.
Omnis Fuel Technologies is injecting $800 million into the Pleasants Power Plant in Pleasants County, West Virginia. This audacious expansion project is not only anticipated to breathe new life into the region but also promises to pioneer the use of hydrogen as a clean energy source in a coal-fired thermal power plant.
H2 Energy Ecosystem UK Limited is seeking approval for a pioneering hydrogen generation scheme on the former Puma Energy site in Milford Haven, South Wales. If given the green light, this project could mark the first of its kind in the region and potentially revolutionize the energy landscape.
In the quest for sustainable and efficient transportation, a team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has embarked on a groundbreaking journey. They are developing a disruptive technology that not only has the potential to enhance hydrogen transport and storage but could also play a pivotal role in decarbonizing the fossil-fuel-intensive long-haul trucking sector.
Cummins and Terex Advance, have joined forces to introduce hydrogen internal combustion engines (ICE) into Terex’s Commander Series. This collaboration aims to address emissions reduction and provide a viable, zero-carbon fuel option for the demanding world of concrete mixer trucks.
