Author: Arnes Biogradlija

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…

The Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) has issued tenders titled “Liquid Hydrogen Supply (LH2) for DLR Lampoldshausen (P8) and DLR Cologne 2025.” The announcement, published on February 12, 2025, highlights important steps towards enhancing the capacity for hydrogen fuel supply in Germany, a key factor in advancing the hydrogen economy. The submission deadline had passed before the publication, with contracts having been awarded to prominent suppliers. The tender’s main objectives were to secure a consistent supply of liquid hydrogen to two DLR locations: Lampoldshausen and Cologne. The delivery is planned in several batches to meet the annual…

Germany’s industrial sector consumed approximately 2.3 million tons of hydrogen in 2023, 95% of which was derived from fossil fuels. Against this backdrop, Accelera’s 100MW proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer project in Lingen—capable of producing 11,000 tons of green hydrogen annually—represents a 0.5% displacement of current gray hydrogen demand. The initiative, powered entirely by offshore wind, mirrors the structural challenge facing Europe’s hydrogen economy: scaling production to meet industrial needs while maintaining grid-balancing viability. Efficiency Gains Versus Infrastructure Gaps The HyLYZER-1000 units, slated for commissioning in 2027, claim a 75% stack efficiency rate, aligning with industry benchmarks for PEM systems.…

At the heart of the tension lies the bloc’s approach to technology neutrality. While the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) allocates tax credits across multiple hydrogen production pathways—including $3/kg for low-carbon methods like methane pyrolysis—EU policies remain disproportionately focused on electrolysis-derived “green” hydrogen. This narrow focus risks sidelining alternative methods, such as methane splitting with solid carbon capture, which could reduce emissions by 92% compared to conventional steam methane reforming (SMR), according to 2023 lifecycle analyses by the International Energy Agency (IEA).