Author: Anela Dokso

The Netherlands is making bold strides towards a more sustainable future by embracing green hydrogen as a key element of its decarbonization strategy. However, the road to achieving this vision is encountering a significant obstacle – the rapidly increasing costs associated with using the electricity grid. These rising expenses have the potential to undermine ambitious plans for large-scale green hydrogen production, a critical component in the nation’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

India is embarking on an ambitious journey towards a sustainable energy future, and at the forefront of this endeavor is the National Green Hydrogen Mission. With a clear focus on green hydrogen production and research and development, this initiative seeks to allocate substantial resources to accelerate the country’s transition to clean and renewable energy sources. As of now, over ₹1,906 crore has been allocated for various projects and schemes, indicating the government’s strong commitment to this mission.

For years, the world’s automotive landscape has been dominated by the relentless march of electric vehicles (EVs). Electric motors are widely hailed as the future of mobility, promising cleaner, more sustainable transportation. Yet, beneath the surface, other alternative fuel technologies continue to quietly advance, including hydrogen. And now, a company based in Graz, Austria, has unveiled an impressive hydrogen-powered engine that’s challenging the traditional gasoline paradigm.

Morocco is emerging as a global powerhouse in the realm of green hydrogen, poised to revolutionize the clean energy landscape. According to Antoine Sallé de Chou, an official from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Morocco possesses one of the world’s most remarkable potentials for green hydrogen production.

Oman is setting its sights on becoming a global leader in the hydrogen economy, embarking on an ambitious plan to invest over $30 billion in green hydrogen projects.

South Africa is taking a significant step towards a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly future with the collaboration of major companies – Sasol, BMW, and Anglo American – in harnessing the power of green hydrogen for transportation.

Bosch Power and China Post Logistics have joined forces to initiate a trailblazing zero-carbon hydrogen transportation demonstration project. This ambitious venture, officially launched in Wuxi, marks a significant leap towards greener and more sustainable logistics.

Avaada Group has forged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state-run Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) to establish a green hydrogen and green ammonia hub in Gopalpur, Odisha. This partnership is set to catalyze a significant transformation in the state’s green energy landscape.

In the region of Bretagne, France, an audacious vision was conceived when André Morin, a seasoned pilot and mechanics expert, crossed paths with Wilson Hago, a California-based chemist and physicist. Their shared ambition was to revolutionize the transport and mobility sector by commercializing a cutting-edge hybrid hydrogen engine system that incorporated a carbon dioxide capture (CO2) technology.

A team of scientists from Latvia, in collaboration with experts from Romania, Spain, and Germany, is pioneering an innovative solution that could revolutionize hydrogen production: artificial intelligence.