Author: Anela Dokso

Sunfire has transformed into a European Public Limited Company (Societas Europaea), representing a strategic shift in the fast-evolving hydrogen market. The company was officially registered on April 1, 2025.

Europe’s energy generation landscape has significantly transformed, with a pronounced shift towards renewable sources. As of 2024, Germany, the UK, and France, collectively accounting for approximately half of Europe’s Weather-Dependent Renewables—primarily wind and solar—must navigate complex challenges and substantial financial commitments. The surge in solar photovoltaic (PV) installations has been remarkable, growing to around 75% of new renewable installations in 2024. Despite this impressive growth, solar PV remains the least productive and least reliable of the renewable options, particularly in Northern Europe where productivity is often about 10% or less. This mismatch between installation capacity and actual productivity presents a…

The European Union’s Climate, Infrastructure, and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) has launched a €600 million funding call for cross-border energy infrastructure projects, targeting initiatives listed under the revised Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) Regulation. Open until September 16, 2025, the call supports electricity, smart grids, hydrogen, CO₂ transport, and offshore projects under the PCI/PMI framework. While the funding aligns with the EU’s €5.84 billion Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Energy budget (2021–2027), the allocation represents just 10% of the total envelope, prompting concerns about diluted impact. Hydrogen and CO₂ networks—critical for the REPowerEU plan’s 20 million-ton green hydrogen target—receive explicit focus,…

In a world where decarbonization is no longer optional but essential, hydrogen emerges as both a beacon of hope and a conundrum for Europe.

Atlas Copco has entered the market with their latest offering, a 1MW battery energy storage unit.

Jinlongyu has made a USD160 million investment into the construction of a solid-state battery materials factory.

Opening with the successful transition into the trial phase, China’s pioneering marine hydrogen-ammonia-methanol project in Shandong province underscores the nation’s aggressive push for renewable energy deployment. According to the developers—CHN Energy Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd., CIMC Raffles, and Guoneng Hydrogen Innovation Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.—this project is not merely an industrial venture but a formidable stride toward refining the country’s green maritime energy infrastructure. Standing at 50 meters with a weight of over 20,000 tons, the semi-submersible offshore platform is a testament to colossal engineering. Integrating photovoltaic systems and electrochemical storage, it generates its power, exemplifying off-grid capability. Such…

Japan has recently unveiled its first hydrogen dual-fuel tugboat under the aegis of the “Zero Emission Ships Project” funded by The Nippon Foundation. This innovative initiative stands as a testament to Japan’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions in its shipping industry. The tug heralded as a pioneering marvel, is equipped with a robust hydrogen dual-fuel internal combustion engine designed to maintain operational efficacy parallel to conventional fuel systems. The vessel showcases not just technological advancement but also addresses the critical issue of emissions to curtail carbon dioxide output by approximately 60 percent compared to traditional tugboats. Manufactured by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding,…

Hyundai’s determination to explore hydrogen as an alternative fuel source is renewing its vigor in Australia with the approaching second-generation Hyundai Nexo hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). This model, expected to arrive in the first half of 2026, intends to captivate the market with extensive upgrades in powertrain and design, which includes an aesthetic nod to classic American crossovers, reminiscent of the Pontiac Aztek. Sporting a significant power upgrade from 135kW to 190kW, the new Nexo drastically reduces its 0-100km/h acceleration time to 7.8 seconds. This leap forward is crucial in attracting a segment of car enthusiasts seeking both…

Energy Vault has secured $28 million to fund the world’s first green hydrogen microgrid for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).