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Eon, the energy group, is set to build a hydrogen production facility in Essen, within the Ruhr region. A subsidiary, Eon Hydrogen, plans to establish an electrolyzer with a 20 MW generation capacity at Essen’s city harbor. The project is in the advanced planning stages. Hydrogen production is aimed to commence in 2027. The facility will produce around 2,300 tonnes of green hydrogen annually.
The four-seater aircraft by manufacturer Apus is powered by hydrogen, designed to cover up to 900 kilometers and reach speeds of 300 kilometers per hour. Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft In an innovative design, the wings contain tanks for gaseous hydrogen. Two fuel cells in the nose generate electricity by reacting hydrogen with oxygen. This electricity drives two motors; the only emission produced is water vapor. Unique Wing Design CEO Phillip Scheffel explained the aircraft’s unique wing design. It features a straight middle section to accommodate the hydrogen tanks. The wing profile is thicker to carry more hydrogen. The nose of the aircraft…
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. has filed a patent that describes an advanced hydrogen production system and method. This innovative approach utilizes high-temperature steam electrolysis, significantly enhancing efficiency and sustainability in hydrogen production. Core Components of the Hydrogen Production System The proposed system consists of several crucial components:- A heat source capable of generating thermal energy at 600°C or higher temperatures.- A heat exchanger designed to heat steam using a heating medium warmed by thermal energy.- A high-temperature steam electrolysis device that produces hydrogen using steam heated by the heating medium.- A heating device designed to heat the high-temperature steam electrolysis…
A recent Japan Science and Technology Agency patent introduces an advanced hydrogen gas sensor designed to enhance detection sensitivity, response times, and power efficiency. Structural Components The hydrogen gas sensor outlined in the patent is built on a substrate with an insulating surface. It features two pad electrodes, the first and second pad electrodes, fabricated on the substrate’s insulating surface and interconnected by a nanowire. Nanowire Specifications The nanowire is a standout component of this sensor, designed with a line width of 50-150 nanometers (nm) and a 10-60 nm thickness. What makes this nanowire particularly special is its composition: it…
Poland’s energy company, PGE Energia Ciepła S.A., has issued a significant tender titled “Sukcesywne dostawy wodoru w trailerach wraz z dostawą oraz kompleksową obsługą techniczną zbiornika na zasadach dzierżawy w PGE Energia Ciepła S.A. Oddział Wybrzeże w Gdańsku.” The tender was published on September 11, 2024, and the deadline for submissions is September 30, 2024. This initiative is seen as a crucial step for advancing the hydrogen industry in Poland. Tender Objectives and Importance The primary goal of this tender is to ensure the continuous supply of hydrogen in trailers, along with delivery and comprehensive technical maintenance of a hydrogen…
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a notice of intent regarding potential funding to accelerate research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) efforts in clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. The focus of the funding will be on advancing hydrogen production, enhancing infrastructure, and improving fuel cell technology to support national decarbonization goals. This initiative aligns with the U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap, which aims to foster the development of affordable clean hydrogen for a net-zero carbon future, contributing to a sustainable and equitable economy. Funding to Support Key Areas The DOE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office…
The first hydrogen train fleet in the world is currently in use in Niedersachsen, Germany. However, the operation faces challenges, leading to temporary reliance on diesel locomotives. A hydrogen supply bottleneck has exposed vulnerability in this alternative propulsion method. Due to a hydrogen supply shortage, the RB33 route between Cuxhaven, Bremerhaven, and Buxtehude is experiencing service disruptions. The Elbe-Weser Railways and Transport Company (EVB) confirmed that a substitute fleet of five diesel trains has been operating since the weekend. These replacements cannot cover all scheduled trips. EVB has operated this route’s first hydrogen train fleet since 2022. Operating Changes Since…
Infinium, a producer of ultra-low carbon eFuels, has secured a significant funding partnership with Brookfield Asset Management. The deal, valued at over $200 million for Infinium’s Project Roadrunner in West Texas and up to $850 million for future projects, marks Brookfield’s first direct investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Accelerating eFuels Production Infinium’s proprietary eFuels, including eSAF (sustainable aviation fuel), eDiesel, and eNaphtha, can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to conventional fuels. Brookfield’s investment, made through its Global Transition Fund (BGTF I), will accelerate the production and deployment of these next-generation fuels, which are critical to…
Hydrogen is increasingly used in various industries, particularly the glass industry. The U.S. government is investing more to support hydrogen adoption. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory recently launched the Roll-to-Roll (R2R) Consortium for high-throughput manufacturing of hydrogen technologies. However, producing and using hydrogen are just parts of the hydrogen economy. There’s also a need to store and transport hydrogen efficiently. DOE’s SHASTA Program The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has funded the Subsurface Hydrogen Assessment, Storage, and Technology Acceleration (SHASTA) project. This three-year study, which started in 2021, aims to explore the viability, safety, and reliability of storing hydrogen in…
Horizon Fuel Cell Group intends to establish a new electrolyzer assembly gigafactory in India through a joint venture with Indify Fuel Cell. The Singaporean company’s subsidiary HET Hydrogen, led by the former head of US hydrogen truck manufacturer Hyzon, aims to commence facility operations by 2026. The gigafactory is expected to have a minimum annual capacity of 100MW. PEM and AEM Technologies Horizon already possesses PEM electrolysis technology and is preparing to introduce a megawatt-scale AEM solution. The specific technology to be produced at the new Indian facility has not yet been clarified. Location to be Announced HET and Indify…
