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Trianel, a key player in Germany’s energy landscape, is setting its sights on bolstering the nation’s energy security by adding a third hydrogen-ready unit to its gas-fired power plant in Hamm, North Rhine-Westphalia. This strategic expansion comes at a crucial juncture for Germany as it grapples with transitioning away from coal and embracing renewable energy sources.

France is taking a bold step forward in the world of hydrogen with a groundbreaking plan to invest €4 billion (approximately $4.2 billion) in the development of 1 gigawatt (GW) of electrolysis capacity over the next three years. This significant move aims to bolster the country’s position in the global hydrogen market and drive the adoption of green hydrogen produced through zero-carbon electricity sources.

In a continuation of its commitment to sustainable mobility, Toyota recently announced its plans to supply 500 of its groundbreaking hydrogen-powered Mirai cars for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games set to be held in Paris in 2024. This move follows Toyota’s successful deployment of the Mirai as part of the official Olympic fleet during the delayed Tokyo event in 2021.

Yokogawa Electric Corporation’s subsidiary, Yokogawa Australia, has received a pivotal order for an energy management system (EMS). This system will play a central role in the Yuri Green Hydrogen project, a groundbreaking initiative aiming to establish an industrial-scale renewable hydrogen production complex in Australia’s Western region.

Germany, a pioneer in renewable energy, faces a pressing dilemma in its ambitious hydrogen plans. A recent study by influential think-tank Agora Energiewende highlights the nation’s challenge in meeting its hydrogen demand while managing costs and sustainability.