Author: Anela Dokso

According to the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, there are five impediments preventing the development of a green hydrogen ecosystem in Europe, practically all of them are related to the expansion of renewable energy (RHC). The formation of value chains, talents, regulations, and fair competition are some examples of ones. Permissions for renewable energy projects that generate green hydrogen are at the top of the list. The EU is pressing member states to adopt “renewables go-to-areas” in an effort to reduce permits to one year for wind and solar projects, which traditionally take six to nine years in European nations. Second, Europe…

To build the “world’s first” zero-emission multi-fuel station (ZEMFS) for electric and hydrogen-powered ships, the UK government is providing financing to a partnership. The innovative station, which is anticipated to go into operation at the Port of Tyne in the UK by March 2025, intends to employ liquid hydrogen as the foundation for three different fueling methods for small craft: liquid hydrogen, compressed gaseous hydrogen, and electric charging. Although the consortium has said that the ZEMFS is “completely scalable” to fuel any size vessel and is adaptable to any port, the pilot project will concentrate on finding a solution to…

The Kosice Technical University has welcomed a preliminary working session intended to introduce the idea of a regional center of significance for Europe called the Kosice Valley of Hydrogen Aviation. More than six European countries’ representatives from the scientific and research community, business, and regional government were welcomed to the University Science Park TECHNICOM by the event’s organizers, the initiative’s principal partners, and the Faculty of Aeronautics of the Technical University in Kosice. The directors of the joint ventures for Clean Aviation and Clean Hydrogen gave presentations in the main portion, outlining their organizations’ goals and offering suggestions for regional…

The Dutch national recovery and resilience plan received a favorable evaluation from the European Commission, which was welcomed by the economy and finance ministers. On approving this proposal, the Council made its implementing decision. The national recovery and resilience plans were evaluated by the European Commission before the Council made its decision. These plans must adhere to the country-specific suggestions for 2019 and 2020 and represent the EU’s overarching goals of building a greener, more digital, and more competitive economy. Some of the country-specific 2022 suggestions that were approved by the Council in July 2022 are also addressed in the…

In order to speed up the construction of a green hydrogen and green energy import facility in Germany, Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) and energy infrastructure developer Tree Energy Solutions (TES) have formed a global strategic partnership. The €130 million (US$127 million) investment will be financed by FFI’s unused capital commitment and gives FFI a chance to get access to vital infrastructure for carrying out its agenda. In accordance with the agreement, FFI subsidiary Netherlands Fortescue Future Industries Holdings B.V. will invest €30 million (US$29 million) to become a shareholder in Tree Energy Solutions B.V., as well as €100 million (US$98…

Power Systems, a division of Rolls-Royce, will collaborate with SOWITEC to supply power to X projects by 2028 with a maximum electrolysis capacity of 500 megawatts. The power produced by the plants will be used to power mtu electrolysers to manufacture hydrogen using renewable energy sources. This clean hydrogen may be utilized to create industrial feedstock, sustainable e-fuels for the maritime, aviation, agricultural, mining, and data center industries, as well as fuel for fuel cells and hydrogen engines. In addition to experience with hydrogen ecosystems and the simulation, design, and optimization of decentralized energy supply systems, Rolls-Royce brings a wide…

In order to finance the construction of Renewstable Barbados, a 50 MW solar production plant with green hydrogen and lithium-ion battery storage that will supply clean electricity to the Barbados grid, IFC and IDB Invest are collaborating with Hydrogène de France (HDF) and Rubis. IFC will offer geotechnical, hydrological, and environmental life-cycle assessments under a Collaboration Agreement, enhancing the project’s bankability for foreign investors who will fund its construction in 2023. IDB Invest has contributed funding to a portion of the project’s Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, which will be completed in accordance with IFC’s globally regarded standards. Following one…

In a demonstration project commissioned by the New York Power Authority (NYPA), carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions decreased by about 14% when natural gas and 35% hydrogen by volume were combined to generate electricity. These emissions could continue to decline with the addition of more hydrogen to the mixture. In collaboration with the Low-Carbon Resources Initiative of the Electric Power Research Institute and General Electric, NYPA performed the hydrogen blending on an LM6000 gas turbine at its Brentwood Power Station on Long Island (GE). Green hydrogen mixes ranging from 5% to 44% by volume were used to power the GE turbine.…

The first flight of Electra.aero’s solar-battery-powered research plane with fuel cells has been completed. The solar-powered UAS with fuel cells took off for its first flight from Virginia’s Manassas Regional Airport. It is the first aircraft that the corporation has made public following the opening of its new development plant there. The plane was known as the Dawn One. The wider Stratospheric Airborne Climate Observatory System (SACOS) program includes that aircraft as one of its many components. James G. Anderson, a professor at Harvard University, is in charge of developing the SACOS program. It is supported by a contract with…

With the aim of attaining carbon neutrality by 2050 by implementing a hydrogen economy, Korea Midland Power has set out to pioneer the Australian market, a potential nation for manufacturing clean hydrogen and ammonia. The objective is to actively develop innovative and renewable energy technologies in order to produce sustainable future value through the construction of a system of strategic domestic and international commercial collaboration. A MOU for the Australian Green Hydrogen Pilot Project was recently signed between the finance minister of Queensland in Australia and a Korean group made up of Korea Midland Power, LS Electric, Shinhan Bank, Aegis…