Author: Arnes Biogradlija

German national elections have ushered in a new political landscape, with significant implications for the country’s energy policies, particularly concerning hydrogen energy. The conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led by Friedrich Merz, emerged victorious and is poised to form a coalition government with the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD). This coalition is expected to influence the trajectory of Germany’s hydrogen energy strategy. CDU’s Perspective on Hydrogen Energy The CDU has demonstrated a pragmatic approach toward energy policy. While acknowledging the role of renewable energy sources, the party emphasizes the importance of economic feasibility and energy security. In their energy policy…

The Municipality of Stargard has launched a project to modernize its public transport system by purchasing 11 zero-emission electric buses and six mobile fast chargers.

Since February 2022, the Russo-Ukrainian war has displaced over 14 million Ukrainians and reshaped Europe’s geopolitical landscape. Yet a less visible struggle—centered on Ukraine’s vast mineral wealth—has intensified behind closed doors, exposing fractures in Western alliances and raising questions about long-term strategic motives. The $500 Billion Demand: Mineral Extraction as “Payback” for Military Aid In June 2024, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent presented Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a proposal: transfer control of 500 billion in oil, gas, and critical minerals to American entities as repayment for war time assistance, under Biden administration, hinges on unverified claims of reciprocity. Zelenskyy publicly…

The Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA) has issued a new tender, titled “Fornitura e posa in opera di attrezzature per la realizzazione dell’infrastruttura termica integrata della Smart Energy Micro Grid (SEMG) – Progetto Mission Innovation,” which was published on February 20, 2025.

Hint.co GmbH has issued three tenders under its Second H2Global Auction Round, each targeting specific regions: North America, Asia, and a broader international scope.

Gmina Nowogard, a Polish local government body, has issued a tender titled “Zakup taboru autobusowego o napędzie elektrycznym wraz z dostawą i uruchomieniem stacji ładowania – Nowa linia pozamiejska” (Purchase of Electric Buses with Delivery and Start-up of Charging Stations – New Out-of-town Line) on February 19, 2025.

TEP Juno GmbH & Co. KG has launched a tender for a significant battery storage project in Groß Laasch, Germany.

Delgaz Grid S.A. in Romania has issued a tender titled “Contoare inteligente de energie electrica, concentrator de date, Rollout 2 Smart”, published on February 17, 2025. The submission deadline for this tender is not explicitly mentioned but entities can request clarifications up to 18 days before the deadline. This tender is pivotal for the hydrogen industry as it seeks to enhance smart energy infrastructure, vital for integrating renewable energy sources like hydrogen into the grid. The tender aims to expand Delgaz Grid’s Intelligent Measurement System, which involves acquiring equipment such as smart electric meters and data concentrators. It requires the…

The French organization SIPPEREC has issued a significant tender titled “Acquisition de véhicules propres (particuliers et professionnels ; électriques et hydrogènes),” reflecting the growing focus on sustainable transportation.

The Dirección General de la Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias S.A. has issued a tender titled “Contratación del suministro, instalación, puesta en marcha y mantenmiento de un grupo de recarga de vehículos eléctricos en el Aparcamiento del Umbracle de La Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències.” The notice was published on February 12, 2025, with submissions required by the deadline noted in the detailed tender documents. This tender is significant for the hydrogen sector as it focuses on the supply, installation, and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations, a vital component in promoting hydrogen fuel adoption…