Author: Anela Dokso

Tamil Nadu to become green hydrogen research centre As green hydrogen production is still an expensive endeavor globally, IIT Madras has teamed up with a number of partners as part of the Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster in Tamil Nadu (HVIC-TN) program and is attempting to produce the fuel of the future at a cost-effective rate and scale. IIT-M will collaborate with numerous enterprises on the research and production of green hydrogen as part of the effort. The program is anticipated to make a significant contribution to the National Green Hydrogen Mission and aid Tennessee’s development as a research hub. Drone…

The steel industry, a cornerstone of modern civilization, is undergoing a revolutionary transformation to become more environmentally sustainable. Georgsmarienhütte (GMH), a steel manufacturer located south of Oldenburg in Germany, has set ambitious goals to decarbonize its entire production by 2039. As an interim step, the company aims to cut its emissions in half by 2030. Central to this transformation is the adoption of hydrogen as a replacement for natural gas in the steel production process.

Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, in collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia, has unveiled a groundbreaking achievement—the development of a hydrogen internal combustion engine tailored for passenger cars. This innovation marks a crucial leap forward in the pursuit of cleaner transportation solutions.

The Renewable Grid Initiative (RGI), a consortium of 13 European grid operators, has released a report that questions the efficiency of Europe’s plan to produce 10 million tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030. While this ambitious goal aligns with the EU’s energy plan REPowerEU, which also includes importing an additional 10 million tons of green hydrogen, concerns are arising regarding the optimal use of renewable energy in achieving this target.

Spanish government has outlined plans for an extensive network of hydrogen pipelines, connecting the country internally and reaching out to Europe.

In the quest for a sustainable future, hydrogen has emerged as a critical player, and at its heart are electrolysers. These devices, capable of transforming water into hydrogen, are pivotal in the race toward a net-zero world. While Europe has been at the forefront of green industrial policy, the United States is gearing up to potentially take the lead in shaping the future of electrolyser manufacturing.

Fraunhofer, Europe’s largest applied research organization, has announced strategic collaborations with two prominent partners in India—the Department of Science and Technology (DST) for Hydrogen Technologies and the State of Tamil Nadu for Innovation and digitalization clusters. This momentous development was unveiled during the 6th Fraunhofer Innovation and Technology Platform (FIT), a gathering that focused on the circular economy’s pivotal role in manufacturing, mobility, packaging, recycling, and the water-food-energy nexus. The FIT event witnessed the participation of more than 250 industry experts, government officials, and research organizations, highlighting the significant influence and impact of Fraunhofer on the Indian innovation landscape. Fraunhofer…

H2FLY, a Stuttgart-based company specializing in hydrogen-electric powertrain systems for aircraft, has achieved an aviation first: the world’s inaugural piloted flight of an electric aircraft powered by liquid hydrogen.

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a substantial $20 million funding initiative aimed at unlocking the potential of geologic hydrogen.

AVAADA Group has partnered with Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Limited (TSSEZL) to establish a cutting-edge green hydrogen and ammonia manufacturing unit in Odisha’s Gopalpur Industrial Park.