Author: Arnes Biogradlija

Aerospace engineer Phil Ansell from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has illuminated the path to sustainable aviation using green hydrogen. His research, presented at AIAA Aviation 2023, reveals that for hydrogen to be a viable zero-emission solution for aviation, it hinges on a fully renewable electrical grid in the U.S. by 2035.

Green hydrogen, often touted as the fuel of the future in the transition to clean energy, has taken a significant leap forward in Brazil. A recent study by Clean Energy Latin America (CELA) has unveiled cost estimates for producing this sustainable energy source in various Brazilian states, positioning Brazil as a potential leader in the global green hydrogen market.

The global push for renewable hydrogen is well underway, with hydrogen electrolyzers at the forefront of this green revolution. In Europe, the development of these electrolyzers is integral to the Net-Zero Industry Act, a significant part of the EU’s green industrial policy. However, the landscape of this emerging industry is far from settled, with Europe, China, and the United States vying for supremacy in electrolyzer technology.

Adani Enterprises has forged a 50:50 joint venture with Japan’s Kowa Company in Singapore. This landmark partnership aims to produce and market green ammonia, green hydrogen, and their derivatives marking a major stride in the global transition to clean energy.

The United States and Saudi Arabia have inked an agreement that paves the way for renewable energy and hydrogen connections. This historic pact, announced as part of an ambitious megaproject encompassing railways and ports, has far-reaching goals that could reshape global energy transit.

JCB, the UK-based construction equipment giant, is set to revolutionize the Indian market with plans to manufacture hydrogen-powered engines in its Haryana factory. This ambitious move follows the successful debut of the 448 ABH2 hydrogen-powered engine earlier this year, aligning with JCB’s commitment to creating zero-carbon solutions in construction and agriculture.

Brazil is set to receive a $100 million investment to support the development of a green hydrogen hub. This pioneering initiative, led by the Ministry of Development and Foreign Trade of Brazil, in collaboration with the World Bank, aims to harness the potential of green hydrogen production, signaling a monumental shift towards clean and renewable energy sources.

H2 Green Steel has successfully raised over €1 billion, marking the largest private placement in Europe this year. This substantial funding injection is earmarked for a gigawatt (GW)–scale electrolyzer project in Sweden, propelling the vision of sustainable steel production into reality.

The state government has initiated a €45 million funding round, with a significant commitment to advancing green hydrogen projects. The aim? To accelerate the transition to more sustainable energy within Bavaria.

Hydrogen, often dubbed the future fuel, is gaining traction as a clean energy source. Among the various methods of hydrogen production, electrolysis of water using renewable energy has emerged as a promising route.